Has a swim bladder that functions like lungs, allowing it to gulp air and survive in oxygen-poor water
Spawning occurs in late spring in shallow waters female lays thousands of eggs that are fertilized by multiple males Typically 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters) in length, can grow up to 10 feet (3 meters), and weigh over 300 pounds (136 kg)Ĭarnivorous primarily fish but also crustaceans, birds, and small mammals Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Lepisosteiformes Family: Lepisosteidae With its alligator-like snout and razor-sharp teeth, this colossal creature holds vital secrets to understanding aquatic ecosystems and the evolution of fish.
“Alligator Gar: Ancient Behemoths of Freshwater Rivers” delves into the intriguing world of the Alligator Gar, a prehistoric fish species that has prowled North American waters for over 100 million years.
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