Alligator gars are often referred to as “living fossils” because they have not changed much since the time of their earliest ancestors.
An Oklahoma fisherman hit the jackpot over the Easter weekend. Zachary Sutterfield from Durant caught a huge “prehistoric fish” during an outing on Lake Texoma, which straddles the border of Oklahoma and Texas at the confluence of the Red and Washita rivers.
“Zachary prides himself in being a conservationist. He allowed ODWC [Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation] biologist Richard Snow to come and gather data from the gar for important research. Great fish Zachary!!” According to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife, Easley released the fish back into the water after it was weighed and measured. "Snagged from Lake Texoma, this 8 foot alligator gar is the largest fish ever caught in Oklahoma waters,” read a statement from the department that was posted on Facebook at the time. “Not only is this a massive fish, but it is also a very special and unique fish. Alligator gar are long-lived with only periodic spawning opportunities.
Alligator gars have disappeared from much of their historic range as a result of habitat destruction and indiscriminate culling. In recent years several states have brought in conservation measures to protect the fish, Adventure Sports Network reported.
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