The alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula) is a euryhaline ray-finned fish in the clade Ginglymodi of the infraclass Holostei / hoʊˈlɒstiaɪ /, being most closely related to the bowfins.

The modern Alligator Gar is primarily found in the southeastern United States, inhabiting the Mississippi River basin and the Gulf Coast states. Its evolutionary success can be attributed to …

Oct 1, 2021 · Pack your bags and head to Louisiana to learn about Alligator Gars with special guest Dr. Solomon David. Part 1 is all about the biology of these amazing fish that have …

May 27, 2024 · The alligator gar is the giant heavyweight fish of its native environment. Measuring up to 10 feet and 350 pounds, it is the largest of all the gar species and one of the biggest …

Feb 5, 2025 · The alligator gars’ diet consists primarily of fish. However, brackish water populations of alligator gar are known to feed heavily on blue crabs in addition to fish such as …

The alligator gar bears no relation to alligators, but with its wide, crocodilian head and razor-sharp teeth, it’s easy to see how this giant fish got its name.

Alligator gar are like few other fishes that swim in our rivers, reservoirs and estuaries. Even among the four species of gar that occur in Texas — longnose, spotted, shortnose and …

The alligator gar is the largest member of the Family Lepisosteidae, reaching 8 feet (2.44 m) in length and over 300 pounds (136 kg). Having long torpedo-shaped bodies, broad snouts, and …

The alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula) is a euryhaline ray-finned fish in the clade Ginglymodi of the infraclass Holostei, being most closely related to the bowfins. It is the largest species in the …