Florida biologists recently caught an unusual longnose gar with a crooked spine. Experts believe that the fish may have suffered a spine injury at some point.
Biologists in Florida recently caught a fish with an unusual crooked spine, photos show. In a Facebook post published on Tuesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute published a photo of a biologist smiling while holding the unusual fish. Officials say the aquatic creature measured 2.7 feet long and weighed 10.6 pounds. The fish was caught at Silver Glen Springs, an idyllic spring in Ocala National Forest. Silver Glen Springs is located roughly 70 miles north of Orlando.
With their razor-sharp teeth and armor-like scales, longnose gar may look scary, but they are no threat to humans, and they play an important role as an apex predator in many of Florida’s freshwater ecosystems,' the statement added. Local residents commented on the Facebook post. 'Pretty amazing stuff,' one person wrote.
Sweet smile on that lady!' another said of the employee. Longnose gar can be found in freshwater bodies of water in the Sunshine State. The fish can grow to be up to six feet long. Fox News Digital reached out to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute for additional comment, but did not immediately hear back. For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle.
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