Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula)
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Alligator Gar
Alligator Gar
Atractosteus spatula
Difficult
3,406.871 liters
3,406,870.602 mL
3406.9 Litres (900 US G.)
120.079 in 300-305 cm (118.1-120.1")
Freshwater
7.0 - 7.5
291.483 K
18.333 °C
524.67 °R
297.039 K
23.889 °C
534.67 °R18.3-23.9°C (65 -75 °F)
8-15 °d
1:1 M:F
Rare
10-20 years
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Additional names
- Alligator Gar, Gator Gar
Additional scientific names
- Atractosteus adamantinus, Atractosteus lucius, Esox cepedianus, Lepisosteus berlandieri, Lepisosteus ferox, Lepisosteus spatula, Litholepis adamantinus
Origin
- This fish inhabits slow-moving rivers and ponds in the south-eastern United States. Occasionally found in Brackish water.
Sexing
- It is difficult to visually sex Alligator Gars.
Tank compatibility
- This is the largest of the Gar species, and is therefore best kept in public aquaria for it's sheer size. It will also consume any fish it can fit in it's large mouth.
Diet
- Will eat fish, crustaceans, anything unfortunate enough to swim by!
Feeding regime
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This section requires expansion with: Specific feeding instructions other then the standard Feeding Regime. |
Environment Specifics
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This section requires expansion with: Anything the species requires to be comfortable in the tank, such as caves or grasses. |
Behaviour
- A solitary aggressive fish It will lurk in the reeds and plant life waiting for their food to come into reach.
Identification
- These are exceptionally large fish. A mature Alligator Gar possesses a dual row of large teeth in the upper jaw. It is these remarkably alligator-like teeth which gives it its name. They have a very long body with a pointed snout, their fins are rounded and paddle-like.
Pictures
 Gator Gar |
 10ft Gar - 1910 |
Videos
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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