please id this for me..
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It is not an Alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula)
It is a Lepisosteus gar but which one I'm not sure. The pic is a bit to small and the angle does not help in narrowing it down.
Can you get a larger photo or a photo that shows the fish clearly from the side? Photos of the head and "Snout" taken from the side or top would help much.
It is a Lepisosteus gar but which one I'm not sure. The pic is a bit to small and the angle does not help in narrowing it down.
Can you get a larger photo or a photo that shows the fish clearly from the side? Photos of the head and "Snout" taken from the side or top would help much.
Can't tell from the picture too well but it looks like my little guy. Did he look like the one in this thread? http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42528&page=2
akvamania;575187; said:
looks like a Florida gar to me (L. platyrhincus). there is a possibility of it being a spotted gar (L. oculatus) but given the snout length and general proportions i would go with Florida gar. nice looking fish; you will be surprised to see how much the pattern changes as the fish grows. keep us updated on the fish and good luck!--
--solomon
E_americanus;575473; said:
I'm pretty much in agreement with the above ID by Solomon.
As it grows though it may be a bit more clear which species it is to the 100% confident level.
Please do keep us updated on the fish as it grows.
