gar ID please

[pythonloose]

Thanks everyone. Any idea why its color is like that?

 

[E_americanus]

first instinct is a pretty stocky FL gar (seems to be the trend over the years), but i would like to see some more shots of the fish. fin pattern and lateral coloration look unusual even if it is a FL gar--
--solomon

 

[Madding]

Thanks everyone. Any idea why its color is like that?

Would need to see a better picture, but probably just a nice specimen with a pattern born from enviromental factors. Perhaps the gold line is from camera lighting? Not sure-

Edit: the more I look at the photo the more intrigued I am. The back fins seem to have a reddish hue to them. If it is a florida it is a very colorful one! Hopefully it retains that pattern into adulthood.

 

[pythonloose]

Ill get more pics when I buy it lol

 

[Lepisosteus platyrhincus]

you're reading too deep into things, go for something closer to home.

hey guys, i have this crazy idea where those who know the ID of the gar absolutely refuse to say what it is until someone new to the sub-forum gives a good enough attempt @ ID'ing it for him/herself with a matching reasoning for their choice of ID...what'd you think?

lol, if uv knowticed, iv been doin that. lol

 

[pythonloose]

Would need to see a better picture, but probably just a nice specimen with a pattern born from enviromental factors. Perhaps the gold line is from camera lighting? Not sure-

Edit: the more I look at the photo the more intrigued I am. The back fins seem to have a reddish hue to them. If it is a florida it is a very colorful one! Hopefully it retains that pattern into adulthood.

first instinct is a pretty stocky FL gar (seems to be the trend over the years), but i would like to see some more shots of the fish. fin pattern and lateral coloration look unusual even if it is a FL gar--
--solomon

unfortunately the colors were due to lighting and it looks like a normal FL gar, i just bought it anyway regardless and am happy will post pics tomorrow