Alligator Gar by danapommet
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Description
This is an Alligator Gar, Atractosteus spatula, and it is a primitive ray finned fish. Unlike other Gars, the mature Alligator Gar possesses a dual row of large teeth in the upper jaw. These remarkably Alligator-like teeth, along with its snout, give this Gar its name. The dorsal surface of the Alligator Gar is a brown or olive-color, while the ventral surface tends to be a lighter color. Their scales are diamond-shaped and interlocking - sometimes used by Native Americans for jewelry. An Alligator Gar can survive up to two hours above water. It is the largest species of gar and is the largest exclusively freshwater fish in North America. It can be as long as eight to ten feet and often weighs at least 200 lb (91 kg) at maturity. It feeds by lurking amongst reeds and other vegetation, ambushing its prey. Not my best photo since s/he was under dense foliage in murky water.
Some information from Wikipedia.
Taken October 2009
Thanks for stopping by, taking a peak and for all your previous comments.
Dana
Comments (18)
Oooo, wouldn't want to fall in the water with a 200 pounder mistaking me for another fish. Most interesting...have heard of them...just haven't seen one.
OK, now I have ample reason not to swim in lakes...great shot of one of the terrors lurking below!
Wonderful shot, excellent photo!
very interesting shot! Great!!!
I have kept a couple of gars in the past when I used to photograph fish for books, don't know if they were this one though. nice shot.
When I was little, it was stories I heard about the Alligator Gar that kept me from ever putting a hand into the bayou. Those teeth and their size scared all the little kids - probably kept a lot of us from sneaking off to the water to swim and drowing too. Wonderful picture, even in the murk.
Rather like the murky shadowy quality of it not having more light available. Cool shot!!!
Fascinating, I see he has his body guards by his side!!!!
awesome shot
they are so unique , makes them beautiful!!
Check it out! I never saw or new you could shoot a pic like this :) Awesome!
I know about gars. The one thing I do not know...are there any recipes to make these things palatable? Scales were used by Amerinds as jewellery and arrowheads, too! Splendid picture!
wonderful capture!
Wonderful shot, excellent photo! congratulations !!!
Interesting image and info! :)
wow Ive never heard or seen of that fish .. great shot despite the murkiness!
Well done - good shot. Thanks for interesting info - I can see the likeness.
Nice capture, even in the murk. Very interesting info!