shortnose gar Directory References Images Discover Why Is Ireland Two Countries? Will Light-Speed Space Travel Ever Be Possible? 7 of the World’s Most Dangerous Festivals Causes of the Great Depression Timeline of the Titanic’s Final Hours 10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Fish How Deadly Is Quicksand? Contents shortnose gar fish Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Lepisosteus platostomus, short-nosed gar Learn about this topic in these articles:gars In garThe shortnose gar (L. platostomus), which is native to much of the Mississippi River basin, is smaller, growing up to 0.6 metre (2 feet) in length.Read More