Alligator gar
Atractosteus spatula
ok. 2 mAdult individual
total length
total length
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Alligator gar — size comparison
The alligator gar inhabits slow large rivers, oxbow lakes, swamps and lakes in the southern United States and northeastern Mexico. It enters brackish water less
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00,511,52
approx. 2 m
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Alligator gar — size comparison — facts and sources
The alligator gar inhabits slow large rivers, oxbow lakes, swamps and lakes in the southern United States and northeastern Mexico. It enters brackish water less often.
An elongated snout with strong teeth helps capture fish. It often waits for a suitable moment to launch a short attack. It can also breathe air, allowing use of habitats where dissolved oxygen periodically falls.