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Alligator Gar

Atractosteus spatula

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Lepisosteiformes ›Family: Lepisosteidae ›Genus: Atractosteus

About

The alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula) is a ray-finned euryhaline fish related to the bowfin in the infraclass Holostei /hoʊˈlɒstiaɪ/. It is the biggest species in the gar family, and among the largest freshwater fish in North America. The fossil record traces its group's existence back to the Early Cretaceous over 100 million years ago. Gars are often referred to as "primitive fishes", or "living fossils" because they have retained some morphological characteristics of their early ancestors,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alligator Gar?
The scientific name of Alligator Gar is Atractosteus spatula.
What kingdom does Alligator Gar belong to?
Alligator Gar belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Alligator Gar belong to?
Alligator Gar belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Alligator Gar belong to?
Alligator Gar belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Alligator Gar belong to?
Alligator Gar belongs to the order Lepisosteiformes.
What family does Alligator Gar belong to?
Alligator Gar belongs to the family Lepisosteidae.
What genus does Alligator Gar belong to?
Alligator Gar belongs to the genus Atractosteus.