Platinum Alligator Gar typically sells for around $7,000 each.
What is a platinum gar?
A Platinum Gar is a rare color variant of the Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula) fish. It is characterized by its bright white scales, instead of the usual brown color. These fish are found in estuarine and freshwater habitats, including rivers, lakes, and ponds. Platinum Gars are considered to be especially valuable due to their rarity, and they can live for many decades if they are cared for properly.
What is the rarest gar fish?
The Alligator Gar is the rarest type of gar fish. It is native to the Gulf Coast of the United States and is one of the largest freshwater fish in North America, reaching lengths of up to 10 feet. It is characterized by its long, slender body and its distinctive snout, which is shaped like an alligator’s. Sightings of alligator gar are very rare, and they are considered an endangered species in some areas.
How rare is a golden gar?
A golden gar is an extremely rare fish, with approximately 1 in 10,000 gar showing this coloration. This is due to a recessive gene, meaning that both parents must carry the gene in order for the offspring to be a golden gar. The rarity of this color mutation makes it a sought-after fish, and it has become increasingly popular in recent years.
What’s the biggest alligator gar ever recorded?
The biggest alligator gar ever recorded was an 8 foot 5 inch fish weighing 327 pounds, caught in Mississippi in 2001. It is the current world record for the largest alligator gar ever caught.