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Hey all. I was at a fish club meeting and somebody had a baby gar they were giving away. He said it was a Florida Gar, but didn't sound too sure. I think it is too after looking at pictures, but still not 100% sure. Any ideas? Just trying to make sure it's not an Alligator Gar.
 
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Not an Alligator Gar for sure. They have different colors on the young just like some other fish do so don't be surprised if the colors change a bit, but Alligator Gars have much shorter mouths which are much wider than other Gar's mouths are.
That in fact is where the name comes from. They look just like one if viewed from the top.
I love to watch for them when I collect in the spring when there are babies.
I will say this however...they can/will eat anything that is even 2/3ds their size.
 
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