Isolated populations may also occur in Nicaragua. Throughout its range, this fish is becoming scarce or has altogether disappeared. However, there are no reports of an alligator gar attacking a human and they don ' t deplete populations of other desirable fish. Those early eradication efforts severely affected the alligator gar populations throughout the South. The alligator gar has become a favored sport fish and also has increased in popularity as a food fish.
Gars are unique in many ways.
Additionally, the dorsal and anal fins are placed well back on the body, and nearly opposite each other. The tail fin is rounded and a little lopsided. Coloration is generally brown or olive on the upper body and may have a spotted pattern. Their bellies and undersides are lighter colored. The hard, ganoid scales on alligator gars protect them like a suit of armor.