Alligator Gar

The large, torpedo-shaped alligator gar is a type of fish found in slow-moving and stagnant fresh and brackish water throughout the southeastern United States and northern Mexico. They are dull green, gray or brown in color and have a long shovel-shaped snout equipped with two rows of sharp teeth.Florida Museum of Natural History: Alligator Gar

Alligator gar feed by remaining virtually motionless for long periods of time until potential prey swim by. Although usually slow-moving, the alligator gar may use short bursts of speed to catch their prey.Animal Diversity Web: Alligator Gar Because of their large size, they have few natural predators, but may be targeted by both sport and commercial fishermen.Florida Museum of Natural History: Alligator Gar

1. National Geographic: Alligator Gar

2. Animal Diversity Web: Alligator Gar

3. Texas Parks and Wildlife: Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula)

4. Wikipedia: Alligator Gar

5. Florida Museum of Natural History: Alligator Gar

6. Gamefish profiles: Alligator Gar

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