Physical characteristics: Spotted gars can be as long as 44 inches (112 centimeters). They have many dark spots on the body, head, and fins. Adults have a series of small bony plates on the bottom. Females have been reported to have longer snouts than males. Geographic range: Spotted gars live in North America from the southern shores of the Great Lakes in the north to the northern shores of the G…
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