Gar Identification

[aggressor09]

that is a florida gar.

 

[E_americanus]

Florida/spotted gar, typical pattern for a juvenile of this species--
--solomon

 

[demjor19]

Florida/spotted gar, typical pattern for a juvenile of this species--
--solomon

i thought it seemed much more contrasted than most florida/spotteds. maybe ive just never seen a normal one...lol

 

[E_americanus]

i thought it seemed much more contrasted than most florida/spotteds. maybe ive just never seen a normal one...lol

keep in mind that a gar's pattern, even when a small juvenile, has a lot to do with it's environment and stress level. although pattern is also variable due to genetics as well, most juvenile Florida/spotted gars can become as contrasted as this one, or as light as a shortnose--
--solomon

 

[demjor19]

keep in mind that a gar's pattern, even when a small juvenile, has a lot to do with it's environment and stress level. although pattern is also variable due to genetics as well, most juvenile Florida/spotted gars can become as contrasted as this one, or as light as a shortnose--
--solomon

very true.

 

[Denmar]

Thanks again for all the help. I got this guy when he was about 3" - he was the runt in the tank, and he has been growing exceptionally fast.