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Alligator Gar

Atractosteus spatula

  • Uncommon
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Fish
  • North America

About the Alligator Gar

The Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula) is a fish found in North America. It lives in freshwater environments and wetlands.

It weighs around 160 kg and has a lifespan of about 50 years. Its top speed is 35 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 100,000 individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Uncommon rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Uncommon cards turn up less often than Common ones.

Field data

Scientific name
Atractosteus spatula
Group
Fish
Region
North America
Habitats
Freshwater, Wetland
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Uncommon
Weight
160 kg
Lifespan
50 years
Top speed
35 km/h
Estimated population
100,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Greg Hume
Changes
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