{"product_id":"alligator-gar-atractosteus-spatula","title":"Alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5898907489708204688\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula) is \u003cmark class=\"QVRyCf\"\u003ea large, ancient fish species known for its long, slender body, long snout, and diamond-shaped scales\u003c\/mark\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5898907489708207313\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is the largest of the gar species and can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh over 300 pounds, \u003ca class=\"uVhVib\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/species\/alligator-gar-atractosteus-spatula\" data-jsarwt=\"1\" data-usg=\"AOvVaw1DwgXsYiadWd8uwkeECTjS\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiv7-OFzJKPAxU3MWIAHS_XBx8QjJEMegQIAhAB\"\u003eaccording to the U.S. Fish \u0026amp; Wildlife Service\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca class=\"uVhVib\" href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.texas.gov\/huntwild\/wild\/species\/alg\/\" data-jsarwt=\"1\" data-usg=\"AOvVaw1T5k-8kz_TV8iiCiCW3x9F\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiv7-OFzJKPAxU3MWIAHS_XBx8QjJEMegQIAhAC\"\u003eTexas Parks and Wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5898907489708205842\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \"spatula\" refers to its broad, spoon-like snout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"734ed662-a03c-4f7b-aa84-c73e3bd30d06\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"5898907489708205842\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGars are easily distinguished from other freshwater species by their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elong, slender, cylindrical bodies, long snouts, and diamond-shaped interlocking (ganoid) scales\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The tail fin is rounded. Dorsal and anal fins are placed well back on the body and nearly opposite each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46334584684721,"sku":"sku-41964490522718","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/9299\/5505\/files\/alligator_gar_480x480_795e818d-73f3-4b21-80b6-d68ea995b0d7.webp?v=1761708566","url":"https:\/\/www.charitypetstore.com\/products\/alligator-gar-atractosteus-spatula","provider":"Charity Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}