Author: (Lacepède, 1803)
FBname: Alligator gar
Comments: Adults inhabit sluggish pools and backwaters of large rivers, swamps, bayous, and lakes.  Rarely enter brackish and marine waters (Ref. 5723).  Feed on blue crabs, turtles, waterfowl or other birds and small mammals (Ref. 10294).  Giant of the gars (Ref. 5723).  Marketed fresh (Ref. 37032).