Shortnose Gar

 

The shortnose gar is found in many of Arkansas' medium and large streams, but is most common in the Arkansas, lower White and Mississippi rivers. It has a moderately short, broad snout, and the distance from the tip of the snout to the corner of the mouth is equal to or longer than the rest of the head. Dark spots are usually few and confined to the fins. Shortnose gars reach a length of about 30 inches and a weight of 3-1/2 pounds.