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The bowfin (Amia calva) is the only living member of the family Amiidae, larger group Halecomorphi, and is closely related to the gars.

A. calva wild juvenile, 8"

Photo: Solomon David

A. calva wild juvenile, 8"

Photo: Solomon David

A. calva wild juvenile, 8"

Photo: Solomon David

A. calva wild mature male showing breeding coloration

Photo: Solomon David

A. calva ocellus on mature male

Photo: Solomon David

A. calva wild mature male showing breeding coloration

Photo: Solomon David

A. calva ~1 year, male

Photo: Solomon David

Amia calva large adult female ~24"

Photo: Solomon David

Bowfin (Amia calva)

Size:  (44" max, wild)

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