American Paddlefish

Fish > Polyodontids & Acipenseriformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: American PaddlefishScientific Name: Polyodon spathulaCategory: FishSubcategory: Polyodontids & AcipenseriformesSize: Total length: 1.5–2.2 m (4.9–7.2 ft); Rostrum comprises roughly one-third of total body lengthWeight: 25–45 kg (55–99 lb)...

Alligator Gar

Fish > Gars

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Alligator GarScientific Name: Atractosteus spatulaCategory: FishSubcategory: GarsSize: Total body length: 6.5–8.2 ft (2.0–2.5 m); verified historical giants documented up to 10 ft (3.05 m)Weight: 120–250 lb (55–115 kg); official angling world...