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The tropical gar (Atractosteus tropicus) is a species of fish from Central America, where it is found in the Pacific and Atlantic drainages from southern Mexico to Costa Rica. [4] In Central America it is known as gaspar and in Mexico it is known as pejelagarto , a contraction of the words "pez" (fish) and "lagarto" (alligator).
Alligator meat is the meat from alligators that is for consumption. [1] [2] In the United States, alligator meat is commonly eaten, where it is regarded as a delicacy and staple in local cuisines both historically and in modern times. Alligator eggs can also be consumed. Alligator meat is high in protein and low in fat, and has a mild flavor ...
The fish was taken to a nearby pond, where the owner confirmed it was an alligator gar rather than an arapaima, as the men had initially thought. [37] Anecdotal reports have been made of alligator gar captured in various parts of India, but are believed to be the result of incidental releases by aquarium hobbyists and the like.
The Texas Parks & Wildlife program allows up to 150 anglers a chance to hook one alligator gar over 48 inches from the Trinity River in North Texas while meeting conservation goals.
The random drawing authorizes anglers to harvest one alligator gar over 48 inches from a section of the Trinity River. From Sept. 1 through Sept. 30, anglers holding a valid license-year or year ...
The Florida gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus) is a species of gar found in the US from the Savannah River and Ochlockonee River watersheds of Georgia and throughout peninsular Florida. Florida gar can reach a length over 3 ft (91 cm). The young feed on zooplankton and insect larvae, as well as small fish. Adults mainly eat fish, shrimp, and ...
Art Weston caught a 200-plus-pound alligator snapping turtle at Sam Rayburn Lake near Beaumont. Man catches 200-pound alligator snapping turtle followed by 188-pound alligator gar in Texas Skip to ...
Alex Cord on location (1993) performing the voice-over and on-camera work for The Paddlefish: An American Treasure. Exotic and Unusual Fishes of North America is a series of PBS documentary television specials about three species of American fish: The Alligator Gar: Predator or Prey?, The Paddlefish: An American Treasure, and Sturgeon: Ancient Survivors of the Deep.