Shortnose Gar
The Shortnose Gar is a native species to the United States and are distinctive for their long, slender bodies and shorter snout compared to other gar species. They are defined as a "lie-in-wait" predator, and will use their torpedo-like bodies to snap up unsuspecting fish with their row of sharp teeth.
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- Life span20 years
- Body size24-26 in.
- Native habitat Large rivers of Mississippi river basin, midwestern to southern United States
- DietMainly fish, sometimes crayfish and invertebres