01/09/2025
The alligator gar is a giant, ancient fish with a long, slender body, diamond-shaped scales, and a broad snout. It's the largest gar species, reaching up to 9 ft long and weighing over 300 lbs. Alligator gars are generally docile and sluggish fish, but they are also voracious predators. They are ambush predators that lie in wait for prey and then attack with their large jaws