Gar Identification - Post your Gar to be ID'd HERE!!

[goon 5150]

is this a yellow tail barracuda or a type of gar

 

[HungDang]

is this a yellow tail barracuda or a type of gar

definitely not gar!

 

[yoganathan_kn]

please i.d this gar? i was told that its a alligator gar.
i doubt it is a cuban or florida gar

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thanks in advance

 

[E_americanus]

please i.d this gar? i was told that its a alligator gar.
i doubt it is a cuban or florida gar

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thanks in advance

yup, that is a very young alligator gar--
--solomon

 

[aleelmanya]

It is a cuban gar (manjuarí) tristoechus ??



What is the max size to this specie in captivity aquarium home?


thanks

 

[xander]

no, that is Atractosteus spatula (alligator gar). max size is 3-4ft

try this link for more ID help in future
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?410396-The-Gar-Pictorial-ID-Guide

 

[E_americanus]

no, that is Atractosteus spatula (alligator gar). max size is 3-4ft

try this link for more ID help in future
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?410396-The-Gar-Pictorial-ID-Guide

worth qualifying the above highlight with "in captivity" and/or "most home aquarium setups"

 

[yoganathan_kn]

THANKS

 

[aleelmanya]

woow are you sure is alligator gar? not cuban gar sure?

 

[xander]

yes, it's confirmed an alligator gar.