New Species of Plants and Animals Discovered

Species in news: Alligator Gar

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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :

Prelims level: Alligator Gar

Mains level: Not Much

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Central Idea: The Jammu and Kashmir Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) discovered a rare type of fish known as “Alligator Gar” for the first time during the ongoing cleaning of famous Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Alligator Gar

Information
Scientific Name Atractosteus spatula
Size and Weight Up to 8 feet in length, over 300 pounds
Appearance Long, narrow body; crocodile-like head; sharp teeth
Distribution Central and North America, freshwater habitats
Fossil Record Traces back to the Early Cretaceous, over 100 million years ago
Feeding Habits Voracious predator, feeds on fish, turtles, waterfowl, etc.
Coloration Brown or olive on upper body, lighter underside
Longevity Can live for several decades
Conservation Status Least Concerned (IUCN)

 

 

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