Anyone know this Gar?

[408smokin]

spotted gar..

 

[E_americanus]

spotted gar..

what makes you say this?

 

[Lepisosteus platyrhincus]

probably a florida
damn nice coloring too. i really like it

 

[BRYANT]

Nice dark coloration on the gar

 

[Polypterus]

Yes I know that type of gar... Not yours personally but I Know Florida gars pretty well.

 

[Dionysus]

So I'm hearing Florida and Spotted now. Those are the two ive been debating on myself for years. Ive told most people that have seen my tank its a Florida gar, but have thought it might be a spotted gar judging by his bony, plate like features around just behind his jaw. I'd just like to know for sure if possible. I'll see if I can get a better picture of his head....or if anyone needs different pic, let me know. Thanks

 

[Dionysus]

This Looks like the best I can do with my lighting. Heres a few more pics if it helps..

 

[perfect_prefect]

E_amaricanus and Polypterus both say florida rather than spotted. the fact that the 2 of them agree that IT IS NOT a spotted, feel secure that IT IS NOT a spotted and that it is a florida. that and i think someone stated that the snout is too short for a spotted, which it is.

 

[xander]

So I'm hearing Florida and Spotted now. Those are the two ive been debating on myself for years. Ive told most people that have seen my tank its a Florida gar, but have thought it might be a spotted gar judging by his bony, plate like features around just behind his jaw. I'd just like to know for sure if possible. I'll see if I can get a better picture of his head....or if anyone needs different pic, let me know. Thanks

it's pretty pointless to figure out which it is. as captive care requirements are somewhat identical for both species

 

[Dionysus]

Yeah, Mainly for peace of mind. I'll put it to rest and go with Florida. You guys have probably been around more different gar than I have, so I got trust in that, and Florida Gar is what Ive told everyone it is anyways. Thanks for the extra peace of mind guys.
BTW if anyones got a gar for sale, this one needs a tankmate. (PM me)