Alligator gars were originally named lepisosteus spatula, but the name was later changed to atractosteus spatula in 1976 by wiley in recognition of two distinct genera of gars. The largest one on record came from the rio grande river in texas and is. Feeding kinematics and morphology of the alligator gar biorxiv. The fossil record traces its groups existence back to the early cretaceous over 100 million years ago. Basic principles and ecological consequences of altered flow. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Erssalligator gar atractosteus spatula us fish and wildlife. The first record of a single specimen of alligator gar, atractosteus spatula lacepede, 1803, native to north america, is reported from the inland waters of iraq. The alligator gar is the largest of the gars, reaching nearly 10 feet in length ross, 2001. The alligator gar is the largest of seven species of gar found in north america, central america, and cuba. Cross amplification of microsatellite loci developed for. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes.
Alligator gar, atractosteus spatula background information. Alligator gars are primitive fishes, and are related to the bowfin in the superorder holestei holastei. Atractosteus spatulaalligator gar hoplias malabaricus wolf fish feeding. The micro spatula can be used to sample, transfer or process small amounts of chemicals, powders, granulates, pastes, creams or liquids. Atractosteus spatula synonyms, atractosteus spatula pronunciation, atractosteus spatula translation, english dictionary definition of atractosteus spatula. This page was last edited on 25 november 2014, at 16.
Distribution of the alligator gar, atractosteus spatula lacepede, 1803, in illinois william j. An atractosteus spatula in uska species han actinopterygii nga syahan ginhulagway ni lacepede hadton 1803. The alligator gar lives in coastal estuaries and major coastal rivers mettee et al. Pronunciation of atractosteus spatula with 1 audio pronunciation, 1 meaning, 3 translations and more for atractosteus spatula. Alligator gar atractosteus spatula species profile. Malapteruridae family cornish jack mormyrops anguilloides mormyridae family helicophagus leptorhynchus pangasiidae family helicophagus waandersii pangasiidae family pangasius nieuwenhuisii pangasiidae family. Atractosteus spatula definition of atractosteus spatula by. Atractosteus spatula definition of atractosteus spatula. Mar 02, 2012 alligator gar guides since we created this website in 1998, a number of guide services offering trips for alligator gar have emerged, mainly in texas.
For this purpose, 33 microsatellite loci from alligator gar a. Longterm declines in two apex predators, bull sharks. Phylogenetic analysis of dozens of species and hundreds of phenotypic features or thousands of dna. The alligator gar is the largest of the gars, reaching nearly 10. Studies on the physiology of atractosteus spatula larval development and its applications to early weaning onto artificial diets. Scale structure design for toughness 100 m b under various conditions, different mechanisms contribute to the toughening of the scales.
Yang w1, gludovatz b, zimmermann ea, bale ha, ritchie ro, meyers ma. Alligator gar 23 atractosteus spatula fwf odd gar allig2 fish size. Purification, characterization and establishment of an enzymelinked. The fish examined was an immature male, with gonad weight of 85. Distribution of the alligator gar, atractosteus spatula. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Ornamental fish update department of primary industries.
The alligator gar atractosteus spatula is the largest member of lepisosteidae, which includes 7 recognized species in 2 genera atractosteus and lepisosteus, and is one of the largest freshwater fish species in north america. The fossil record traces its groups existence back to the early cretaceous over 100 million. Pdf studies on the physiology of atractosteus spatula. The laboratory scoop is made of stainless steel and is manufactured entirely without edges, crevices or undercuts.
Common name species twospot lebiasina lebiasina bimaculata lebiasinidae family south american lungfish lepidosiren paradoxa lepidosirenidae family american gar, armoured gar atractosteus spp. Life history characteristics of alligator gar, atractosteus spatual, in. Pdf alligator gar atractosteus spatula, lacepede 1803. Atractosteus meaning spindle bone, and spatula in reference to the broad, elongated snout ref. Feeding kinematics and morphology of the alligator gar. Characterization of multilayered fish scales atractosteus spatula using nanoindentation, xray ct, ftir, and sem paul g. Due to recent population declines in tropical gar atractosteus tropicus, a greater understanding of its population structure is needed. Lake pontchartrain is an environmentally degraded oligohaline estuary in southeastern louisiana that has experienced considerable. Alligator gar atractosteus spatula, lacepede 1803 vitellogenin. Alligator gar atractosteus spatula photo by south carolina department of natural resources. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. An atractosteus spatula in nahilalakip ha genus nga atractosteus, ngan familia nga lepisosteidae.
The micro spatula can be used for reliably measuring, sampling or processing small amounts of powder, chemicals, pastes, creams or active ingredients. Gars are primitive fishes, and are related to the bowfin in the superorder holestei holastei. Structure and fracture resistance of alligator gar atractosteus spatula armored fish scales. Gar family lepisosteidae gar species found in indiana waters. Prohibited and restricted noxious fish of queensland. Nov 19, 20 atractosteus spatula alligator gar hoplias malabaricus wolf fish feeding. Feb 28, 2015 rare morphs platinum alligator gar atractosteus spatula fish facility duration. Discover lifes page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of atractosteus spatula alligator gar discover life.
The alligator gar atractosteus spatula is one of the more primitive fish found throughout the southeastern united states. Abstract living gars are a small clade of seven species that occupy an. It is the largest species in the gar family, and among the largest freshwater fishes in north america. Spotted gars lepisosteus oculatus confiscated by cdfw wardens. Alligator gar atractosteus spatula the free freshwater. That content was derived primarily from published literature. Origin edit edit source native to central and southeastern states of the usa plus northern and central mexico. Structure and fracture resistance of alligator gar. Gross view of the dorsum of the pharyngeoesophageal junction, head is to the right, esophagus transected at the left, the ventral portion of. Rare morphs platinum alligator gar atractosteus spatula fish facility duration.
Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Lepisosteus oculatus, alligator gar, atractosteus spatula, and paddlefish, polyodon spathula. Atractosteus spatula, alligator gar english, catan spanish authorseditors. Conservation professionals will find this the ideal tool for lifting or slitting paper, applying paste to small areas and numerous other tasks. Characterization of multilayered fish scales atractosteus. Media in category atractosteus spatula the following 34 files are in this category, out of 34 total. Poly department of zoology southern illinois university carbondale, illinois 629016501 abstract the alligator gar was one of the rarest fishes in illinois and currently is listed as extirpated from the state. Abstracfwe provide the first ecological account of the alligator gar, atractosteus spatula, in the vicente guerrero reservoir, tamaulipas, mexico. Synonyms for spatula include dough scraper, fish slice, scraper, turner, pancake turner, putty knife and spackle knife. Click on the upload button at the bottom of the form.
The sturdy and convenient centre handle facilitates precise work. Actinopterygii rayfinned fishes lepisosteiformes gars lepisosteidae gars etymology. This paper presents the methods used for probing spatially correlated chemical, structural, and mechanical properties of the multilayered scale of atractosteus spatula a. The ideal tool for lifting or slitting paper, applying paste to small areas and numerous other tasks. The first record of a single specimen of alligator gar, atractosteus spatula lacepede, 1803, native to north america, is reported from the inland. Alligator gar guides since we created this website in 1998, a number of guide services offering trips for alligator gar have emerged, mainly in texas. Longnose gar lepisosteus osseus shortnose gar lepisosteus platostomus spotted gar lepisosteus oculatus alligator gar atractosteus spatula alligator gar atractosteus spatula alligator gar were extirpated in many states due to habitat destruction, but now they have been. The largest one on record came from the rio grande river in texas and is an igfa alltackle world record weighing 279 lb 0 oz. Ecology of the alligator gar, atractosteus spatula, in the vicente guerrero reservoir, tamaulipas, mexico. We are aware of some conflicts with the museum record and the content below will evolve as the new, expanded ut and texas. Journal of the world aquaculture society volume 38 issue 2, pages 322.
Malapteruridae family cornish jack mormyrops anguilloides mormyridae. Alligator gar 23 atractosteus spatula product view. Earthwave society alligator gar atractosteus spatula. Introduction california state polytechnic university, pomona. Pdf fine structure of the gas bladder of alligator gar. Monitoring diets and growth rates of native predatory fish stocked to suppress nonnative tilapia.
Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Capable of reaching 3 m in length and weighing 159 kg, the alligator gar is considered a living fossil, with fossil specimens dating back approximately 5. The alligator gar atractosteus spatula is a rayfinned euryhaline fish related to the bowfin in the infraclass holostei h o. A species of gar native to the us, atractosteus spatula, known for its extremely large size in excess of 200 lbs. We analyzed historic and current fishery independent data to determine if the abundance of two apex predators, bull sharks carcharhinus leucas and alligator gar atractosteus spatula, in lake pontchartrain had changed significantly over the last half century. All text below is derived from a january 20 copy of dr. Gars are large, freshwater fish belonging to the lepisosteidae family, which. A list of common and scientific names of fishes from the united states and canada, fourth edition. It is found in fresh, brackish, and occasionally salt water boschung and mayden, 2004. The reintroduction of alligator gar atractosteus spatula at merwin. Alligator gars were originally named lepisosteus spatula, but the name was later changed to atractosteus spatula in 1976 by wiley. Capable of reaching 3 m in length and weighing 159 kg, the alligator gar is considered a living fossil, with fossil.
Many of these outfits are people who respect the gar and are very good at catching, photographing, and releasing these slowgrowing, toothy giants. Alligator gar atractosteus spatula black pacu piaractus brachypomus marbled lungfish protopterus aethiopicus spotted gar lepisosteus oculatus restricted noxious fish that are categories 3, 5, 6 and 7 a person has the following restrictions placed upon them when dealing with these noxious fish. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A key step in gaining this understanding is the development of microsatellite loci for use in this species. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. These elongated torpedoshaped living fossils have long, broad snouts with two rows of sharp teeth in their mouths. Lake pontchartrain is an environmentally degraded oligohaline estuary in southeastern. Additional names alligator gar, gator gar additional scientific names atractosteus adamantinus, atractosteus lucius, esox cepedianus, lepisosteus berlandieri, lepisosteus ferox, lepisosteus spatula, litholepis adamantinus.
The introduction of the california individual was attributed to release by an aquarium hobbyist. This is a pdf file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for. Their scales are heavy and overlapping like chain mail, and their small fins are set far back near their abbreviated, irregular caudal tail fin. Atractosteus spatula hoplias malabaricus feeding youtube. Alligator gar, gator gar additional scientific names atractosteus adamantinus, atractosteus lucius, esox cepedianus, lepisosteus berlandieri, lepisosteus ferox, lepisosteus spatula, litholepis adamantinus. Exotic freshwater fishes in malaysia atractosteus spatula.