Albino Alligator Gar
Image: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/41464593@N02">U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region</a> (Public domain)
NameAlbino Alligator Gar
Scientific NameAtractosteus spatula
Common NamesAlligator Gar, Albino Alligator Gar
FamilyLepisosteidae
OriginNorth America, Southeastern United States, Mississippi River Basin
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)2000
Max Size (Inches)120
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-80
pH Range6.5-8.0
Compatible SpeciesOther very large, robust fish
Description
The Alligator Gar is one of the largest freshwater fish in North America, known for its distinctive alligator-like snout and formidable size. These predatory fish are ambush hunters, feeding on other fish and small animals. The albino variant, as seen here, lacks pigmentation, giving it a striking white appearance.
