. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. ALLIGATOR GAR In about the same waters as the preceding species, and very much hke it, Uves the Short-Nosed Gar Pike {Lepidos'- tens platys'iomus). The Alligator Gar^ is a giant in comparison with both the above species, sometimes attaining G feet in length. It. THE LONG-NOSED GAR PIKE. is essentially a fish of the South, and inhabits the large streams —and also many small ones—of several Gulf states, Mexico and Cuba. It is readily recognized by its short and broad sno
. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. ALLIGATOR GAR In about the same waters as the preceding species, and very much hke it, Uves the Short-Nosed Gar Pike {Lepidos'- tens platys'iomus). The Alligator Gar^ is a giant in comparison with both the above species, sometimes attaining G feet in length. It. THE LONG-NOSED GAR PIKE. is essentially a fish of the South, and inhabits the large streams —and also many small ones—of several Gulf states, Mexico and Cuba. It is readily recognized by its short and broad snout, which is strongly suggestive of the head of an alligator. As an instance of the manner in which fishes sometimes perish through natural causes, and become fossil, Mr. Frederic ' Lep-i-dos'te-us spat' Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Hornaday, William Temple, 1854-1937. New York, C. Scribner's Sons
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