Are you excited for Gar Week? Aquarists Ethan, Angela and Amanda certainly are! There are 7 species of gar that are found in warm freshwater rivers and streams of Central and North America as well as the West Indies. However, 4 or the 7 species are also found in Florida including the alligator gar, spotted gar, longnose gar and the Florida gar. These fish have long cylindrical-shaped bodies and heads, elongated jaws and needle-like teeth, with bony plates known as ganoid scales that cover their

The Alligator Gar is a massive, prehistoric-looking freshwater fish known for its broad snout and double row of sharp teeth. Native to North America, it’s a powerful predator that can grow over 6 feet long. The Noodle Nose Gar, often a nickname for the Longnose Gar, is slimmer with an elongated snout and needle-like teeth, perfect for snatching smaller prey in rivers and lakes. Both species are prized by exotic fish keepers for their unique appearance and primitive features. #alligatorgar #longn