| Citation | McClanes, A.J. (ed.), 1974, Field guide to freshwater fishes of North America.. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York. 212 p. |
| Ref. | McClanes, A.J. (ed.), 1974 |
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| Named Used as Valid | Lepisosteus spatula |
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| Quote | Maximum length of 305 cm. Questionable record [Allen Andrews, pers. comm., via email 27/07/2025]. |