A fisherman from the TN River shared a puzzling catch and prompted a debate among fishing enthusiasts about the species of the fish.
Summary
- Identification of the fish as a longnose gar instead of an alligator gar due to physical features.
- Clarification on different gar species and their distinguishing characteristics.
Debate: Longnose Gar vs. Spotted Gar
A user pointed out that the fish resembles a spotted gar due to its specific features and size, sparking a conversation on its classification.
User Opinions
One user asserted the fish’s identity as a spotted gar based on its physical attributes and size, differing from the initial assumption of an alligator gar.
Final Verdict
After speculation and analysis, the consensus leaned towards identifying the fish as a spotted gar rather than the initially suggested alligator gar.