Gars Collection

Longnose Gar (Lepisosteus osseus), long fish with a long horn like mouth and golden skin with brown blotches

Alligator Gar Mississippi River Basin, USA
KEL-653 Alligator Gar Mississippi River Basin, USA Atractosteus spatula Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Gars on the beach, Albert Flamen, Jacques van Merlen, Lodewijk XIV (koning van Frankrijk), 1664

Longnose Gar - Mississippi river basin - USA
KEL-654 Longnose Gar Mississippi river basin, USA. Lepisosteus osseus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Florida Gar Fish. Can survive in deoxygenated waters with the aid of an air bladder. Has toxic roe. USA
ROG-12134 Florida Gar Fish - can survive in deoxygenated waters with the aid of an air bladder USA Lepisosteus platyrhynchus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Fossil Gar - with Knightia (smaller fish) - Green River formation - Fossil Lake-Thompsen Ranch-Lincoln county-Wyoming
CAN-2470 Fossil Gar - with Knightia (smaller fish) Green River formation - Fossil Lake - Thompsen Ranch - Lincoln county - Wyoming

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Gars, also known as alligator gar or longnose gar, are prehistoric-looking fish species native to the freshwaters of North America. With their long, elongated snouts, armored bodies, and powerful jaws filled with sharp teeth, these ancient creatures have remained relatively unchanged for over 100 million years. Reaching lengths up to 8 feet and weighing over 100 pounds, they can apex predators in their aquatic environments, feeding on a diet of smaller fish, amphibians, and even muskrats. Their unique anatomical features, such as their ability to breathe air through their lungs and their ability to remain submerged for extended periods, allow them to thrive in various water conditions. Despite their impressive size and ancient lineage, gars remain a fascinating yet underappreciated part of the natural world, offering valuable insights into the evolution of fish and the complex ecosystems they inhabit.