{"product_id":"spotted-alligator-gar","title":"SPOTTED ALLIGATOR GAR | Lepisosteus oculatus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLepisosteus oculatus Gars are ancient-looking, predatory ray-finned fishes characterized by elongated bodies, ganoid (hard, enamel-like) scales, and long jaws with sharp teeth. They are primarily freshwater (some tolerate brackish water) and are ambush predators of fish and other aquatic animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinguishing Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElongated, torpedo-shaped body with dorsal\/anal fins set far back\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard, rhomboid ganoid scales forming armor-like covering\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong snout (variable by species) with numerous sharp teeth\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbility to gulp air using a vascularized swim bladder (facultative air-breathing)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypically ambush predators in vegetated or slow waters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"enc-measure__features-label block mb-2\"\u003eDistinctive Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"enc-measure__features-list flex flex-wrap gap-1.5 list-none p-0 m-0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult size range across the family is broad: roughly ~0.6-3.0 m total length  with mass from under ~1 kg in small adults to 100+ kg in the largest individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody form: elongated, cylindrical to slightly flattened; dorsal and anal fins set far back near the tail for burst acceleration in ambush strikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angel Exotix Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"3.5 Inch","offer_id":65047534207353,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Inch","offer_id":65047534174585,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Inch","offer_id":65047583981945,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/6743\/3849\/files\/gar2_d9771059-bfbd-4020-b470-8ab79671f5f4.jpg?v=1793352106","url":"https:\/\/angelexotix.com\/products\/spotted-alligator-gar","provider":"Angel Exotix Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}