Here are some solid references/resources for Identification of Gar species. These are existing keys and references, so they will be linked to this thread, but images will not be reproduced unless done so by the authors.
Please check these sources before posting a new thread for gar identification. Careful review of these images/references should allow you to make an initial ID on your gar, if you have further questions feel free to post.
Thanks and good luck--
--solomon
GAR IDENTIFICATION References/Resources:
Lepisosteidae.net
(illustrations of all gar species, photo IDs coming soon)
GARS - PrimitiveFishes.com
(photos of all gar species - adults, juveniles, hybrids)
GAR Key v.2.0
(photos of all gar species - adults, sub-adults, hybrids)
Juvenile Gar Key
(photos of all gar species - young of the year & juvenile individuals)
Please check these sources before posting a new thread for gar identification. Careful review of these images/references should allow you to make an initial ID on your gar, if you have further questions feel free to post.
Thanks and good luck--
--solomon
GAR IDENTIFICATION References/Resources:
Lepisosteidae.net
(illustrations of all gar species, photo IDs coming soon)
GARS - PrimitiveFishes.com
(photos of all gar species - adults, juveniles, hybrids)
GAR Key v.2.0
(photos of all gar species - adults, sub-adults, hybrids)
Juvenile Gar Key
(photos of all gar species - young of the year & juvenile individuals)