Tropical Gar (Atractosteus tropicus) Sizes:4.5 - 5 inches like a shark’s

like a shark’s

Though they typically do not get bigger than 15"

aggressive or semi-aggressive fish such as datnoids

oversized mouth

and other hiding places

Tropical Gar (Atractosteus tropicus) Sizes:4.5 - 5 inches like a shark’sThis rare fish is now available only through captive breeding. The tropical gar (Atractosteus tropicus) is a species of fish from Central America, where it is found in the Pacific and Atlantic drainages from southern Mexico to Costa Rica. They can reach up to 4 feet in length in the wild. In captivity can reach 3 feet. The Tropical gar lives in the demersal, freshwater environment. Tropical gars are often found in the warm stagnant waters of lowland