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Melanistic Gar Caught in Texas

Angela Montana · January 5, 2023
Melanistic Gar Caught in Texas

Have you ever seen a melanistic gar? They really do exist, because a couple of anglers in Texas caught one in the spring of 2022. Lotus Guide Service out of Galveston shared the photos.

Check out this beautiful creature!

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