Can anyone tell me the difference between an alligator and a shortnose gar? I'm checking out one in my LFS, around 5" with a very Florida-like posterior, but with a broad snout. I'm very interested since it's only $20.
Alli or Shortnose?
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the main dif. is about 3-6'. i know the gator has multiple rows of teeth intead of one row like most other gar. more than likely you wont be able to see that though. a gator also has a wider snout. cant think of any major differences when theyre young though. i guess lets see what the pros have to say. can you get a pic of it?
Hartzell;689006; said:Can anyone tell me the difference between an alligator and a shortnose gar? I'm checking out one in my LFS, around 5" with a very Florida-like posterior, but with a broad snout. I'm very interested since it's only $20.
go to:
www.primitivefish.com
look at gar section and compare the species pics.
chances are you are looking at a Florida gar either way--
--solomon
It's labelled spotted gar, but the snout is way too thick to be a spotted. Anyway, I'll try to get a photo. By the way, how do I post photos here?demjor19;689304;689304 said:
Hartzell;689964; said:
if you are in the philipines there is a good chance you're looking at a gator gar (provided the snout is as wide as you estimate). a pic would solve the ID issues easily--
--solomon
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