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Alligator fish caught in M'sia
The 3kg primitive ray-finned fish known as the alligator gar is a
foreign species originating from North America. This is the second
fish to be caught in the area and concerns have been raised that
the ferocious fish might damage local eco-system. The alligator gar
can weigh up to 100 kg when fully grown.-NST
Fisherman catches ferocious fish
BERA, MALAYSIA: The discovery of another alligator gar in Sungai
Triang here has raised concern over the effect that the foreign
fish species will bring to the river's eco-system.
The 3kg primitive ray-finned fish was found by fisherman Rosli Abu
Bakar while checking his fishing net in the river last week.
Rosli, 40, said that he was shocked when he first saw the fish as
he thought it was a young crocodile.
"I was lucky that the fish was already weak after being entangled
in the net for several hours."
He said another alligator gar, scientifically known as Atractosteus
spatula, was found by a villager earlier but died recently.
Since he caught the fish, many people have come to Rosli's house to
get a glimpse of the rare species of carnivorous fish which
originated from North America.
"It's not good to have a foreign species in our river as it may eat
the local aquatic animals," said Rosli, who claimed that the number
of fish in the river had dwindled in the past months. He said the
alligator gar was a ferocious fish.
"I'm willing to sell it. I don't think I can keep it for long as I
was told that it can weigh up to 100kg when fully grown."
Source: http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%...123-46330.html
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This is how an adult Alligator Gar looks like
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From Wiki:
The alligator gar, Atractosteus spatula, is a primitive ray-finned
fish. Its also referred to as the gator gar. Unlike other gars, the
mature alligator gar possesses a dual row of large teeth in the
upper jaw. It is these remarkably alligator-like teeth which gives
it its name. The dorsal surface of the alligator gar is a brown or
olive-color, while the ventral surface tends to be a lighter color.
Their scales are diamond-shaped and interlocking (ganoid) and were
once used by Native Americans for jewelry.
The alligator gar is the largest species of gar and is the largest
exclusively freshwater fish in North America. It can be as long as
eight to twelve feet and often weighs at least 100 pounds at
maturity. The current world record alligator gar weighed 327 pounds
and was caught in the Rio Grande River in 1951. Even larger
alligator gars over 300 pounds have been caught by
trotliners.
Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alligator_gar
327 pounds = about 150kg 
