Just how rare is the Xanthic morph?

[Maor0]

Thats amazing

 

[Polypterus]

Ok, let me re-phrase this:
Is there any scientific data that you (gar people) know regarding the frequency of the mutation? 1:1,000,000? 1:100,000?

Exact ratio is unknown and there is ZERO info in the Lit on this with Gars.

 

[E_americanus]

Exact ratio is unknown and there is ZERO info in the Lit on this with Gars.

exactly. any other stats being proposed on this are mere guesses. we can't throw out any numbers because no one knows. one can speak a bit to general frequency with FLGs...they are more restricted in populations than all other gar species except the Cuban. so if you figure those populations are further broken up into various lakes, canals, etc...if there is low gene flow then you would expect a higher frequency in some isolated populations than others.

this is why we see more gold FLGs than any other species (or at least is the most logical explanation we have so far).

all that being said...it's a very rare fish, enjoy what it brings to you if you keep it or sell it--
--solomon

 

[Water]

It's not that rare... Just ship it to me, I'll give it a nice home

 

[linh903]

u are so freaking lucky

 

[jdcampos]

Are xanthic gars rarer than leucistic or platinum gars and/or albino gars?

 

[matthewlimkaijie]

have not seen a albino gar yet

 

[ChiPerf]

That
is
WICKED

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Nice find, more pics!!!!

 

[fishzombies]

Alfredo you lucky son of a gun! Nice catch. I've read that their about 1 out of every 5 million will be gold. By the way this is john Jr from snookn21 nice find man. Call me if you still have my #