ALLIGATOR GAR


Meaning of ALLIGATOR GAR in English

noun

Etymology: so called from its size

: a large freshwater gar ( Lepisosteus spatula ) of the central United States that attains a length of over 7 feet and a weight in excess of 150 pounds ; also : any of certain related Cuban and Central American fishes that are all valueless as food or game fishes and considered destructive of aquatic life and waterfowls

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