They are the largest known species of gar and can grow to around 8 feet (2.4 meters). Related: 'True rarity': Gigantic alligator gar caught and released in Texas reservoir could break 2 world ...

He said the species can grow so large because they have an expansive habitat with an abundance of food. He went on to explain that alligator gars grow quickly in their early years, but their ...

With its large, torpedo-shaped body, long snout and razor-sharp teeth, the alligator gar is aptly named--as it is easily mistaken for a fearsome reptile. The invasive species made headlines ...