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Alligator Gar
Stanley Jones

Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula)

Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula: Lepisosteidae) This gar species is the largest member of its family. The largest individual on record measured 2.572 m (8.84 ft) weighing 148 Kg (326.3 lbs). This and many others that were present appeared to be ca. 1 m (3.3 ft) long.
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Habitat
Resaca savanna with Tamaulipan Scrub and scattered ponds in the South Texas Plains vegetational area at ca. 23 m (75 ft) elevation. Moving water in a canal feeding the ponds.
Location
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
April 2019
Scientific name
Atractosteus spatula
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
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That is one huge alligator and you got yourself and us a great shot of it Stanley!
 
B
splendid closeup, Stanley!!! never heard of this one before, looked on wikipedia, interesting fish species indeed. superb details here, top marks, many tfs!!
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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Hmmmm.... I'm quite sure he's got his eye on you Stanley;).... so you just take care there my friend LOL.

What a great picture you've taken of him lad - thanks for being brave enough to bring it to us.
 
Kits
Oh, a big chap, Stanley. A very well detailed study.
 

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