Alligator gars are often referred to as 'living fossils' because the existence of these prehistoric fish can be traced back nearly 100 million years.
Angler John Harrington made the"gar-gantuan" catch while fishing on the Trinity River on July 18 with a rod and reel, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said in aThe achievement earned Harrington an"Outstanding Angler Award"—which the TPWD gives for a catch that does not meet the requirements of other award categories but still deserves recognition.
The alligator gar caught by angler John Harrington in the Trinity River, Texas, on July 18. Harrington subsequently released the fish into the river.Alligator gars are among the largest freshwater fish in North America. These fish can grow up to around 8 feet in length and weigh more than 300 pounds, according to the TPWD.
They are the largest species in the gar family and are easily distinguished from their relatives by their long, slender cylindrical bodies, long snouts and diamond-shaped interlocking scales. Alligator gars are often referred to as"living fossils" because the existence of these prehistoric fish can be traced back nearly 100 million years in the fossil record. They have retained several primitive characteristics from their early ancestors.
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