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Atractosteus spatula
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| Alligator Gar | |
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| Alligator Gar | |
| Species | Atractosteus spatula |
| Family | Lepisosteidae |
| Difficulty | Difficult |
| Min. Tank Size | 3,406.871 liters 3,406,870.602 mL 900 US Gallons (3406.9L) |
| Size | 120.079 in
300-305 cm (118.1-120.1") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 291.483 K 18.333 °C 524.67 °R 297.039 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
10-20 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Alligator Gar, Gator Gar
[edit] Synonyms
- Atractosteus adamantinus, Atractosteus lucius, Esox cepedianus, Lepisosteus berlandieri, Lepisosteus ferox, Lepisosteus spatula, Litholepis adamantinus
[edit] Sexing
- It is difficult to visually sex Alligator Gars.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Diet
- Will eat fish, crustaceans, anything unfortunate enough to swim by!
[edit] Environment Specifics
- In the wild, this fish inhabits slow-moving rivers and ponds in the south-eastern United States. Occasionally found in Brackish water.
[edit] Behaviour
- A solitary aggressive fish It will lurk in the reeds and plant life waiting for their food to come into reach.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Pictures
 Gator Gar |
 10ft Gar - 1910 |
