alli gar and florida gar what is the difference?

[danny2875]

What the the differences between the alli gar and florida gar? My lfs has a gar for sal just wanna make sure which one it is. It is labeled as gator gar.

 

[zerojquan85]

most likely its a florida/spotted gar.. and not a alligator.. alligators are gray in color with no spots like Florida gars..

Florida are smaller and are usually white with black spots on their body and fins..

 

[danny2875]

Thanks. I hate when the LFS have mislabeled species.

 

[Hao]

usually alligator gars snout look more alligator and spotted looks more skinny

 

[xander]

check the stickies. they provide everything you need to know to be able to tell between the 2 species

 

[Lepisosteus platyrhincus]

check the stickys. pics would help if you wont us to tell you what they are

 

[Death Pony]

Gator gar have a broader snout. Floridas will have more of a pointed snout and don't get nearly as big as a gator gar will.

 

[city_of_evil6661]

The main difference between a gator and a florida is that they are members of 2 separate genus. Gators are Atractosteus and Floridas are Lepisosteus.