Shortbody Gar ID?

[DC49]

Got this small fella yesterday. It’s a Shortbody Gar. Hope to be able to take care of it’s since it’s born deformed.
Based on its spots and beak, which species of Gar do you folks it is?
Thanks for viewing

 

[kno4te]

Likely fl gar.

 

[DC49]

Thanks for the reply

 

[monsteraqua]

Got this small fella yesterday. It’s a Shortbody Gar. Hope to be able to take care of it’s since it’s born deformed.
Based on its spots and beak, which species of Gar do you folks it is?
Thanks for viewing

Florida gar...
What is the hump on its back belly area?

 

[DC49]

It’s digesting it’s food...perhaps a tiny stomach