FishincSpecies catalog
Alligator gar
Atractosteus spatula
Alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula) belongs to the family Lepisosteidae. Habitat: fresh water and brackish water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Atractosteus spatula |
|---|---|
| Family | Lepisosteidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water and brackish water |
| Group | Predators |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | USA and Canada freshwater |
Identifying features
- Very large, heavy gar with a short, broad, alligator-like snout and large teeth
- Armour of hard diamond-shaped scales
- Dorsal and anal fins set far back near the rounded tail
- Olive-brown back with dark spots, pale belly
Alligator gar in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Alligatorhecht |
| Portuguese | Peixe-jacaré |
| Swedish | Alligatorbengädda |
| Czech | Kostlín obrovský |
| Hungarian | Aligátorhal |
| Romanian | Pește aligator |
| Turkish | Timsah balığı |
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