G ground Feeder Fish MFK Member Oct 28, 2011 47 0 0 asia Nov 4, 2011 #1 was watching my spotted gar swallow and bright orange goldfish, and the goldfish was visible through the split in the bottom of the gar's lower jaw. is that hole always there or is it a sign that the gar is straining its jaws to swallow?
was watching my spotted gar swallow and bright orange goldfish, and the goldfish was visible through the split in the bottom of the gar's lower jaw. is that hole always there or is it a sign that the gar is straining its jaws to swallow?
B bobtan Feeder Fish MFK Member Jun 22, 2011 600 0 0 singapore Nov 4, 2011 #2 its a tissue that allows movement so that it can swallow large prey...
G ground Feeder Fish MFK Member Oct 28, 2011 47 0 0 asia Nov 4, 2011 #3 i had thought so too. didn't want to take any risks though haha thanks!
F Foffen Feeder Fish MFK Member Oct 2, 2011 8 0 0 Sweden Nov 10, 2011 #4 My gar has taken large preys, and the mouth is still okey
L Lepisosteus platyrhincus Polypterus MFK Member Nov 9, 2008 6,766 17 92 In the caiman den Nov 11, 2011 #5 Mine has not ripped but my gar has had blood come out when attempting to talke too large of pray.
