The Cuban Gar Survived Dinosaurs and 5 Mass Extinctions, but Can It Survive Humans?

The Cuban Gar Survived Dinosaurs and 5 Mass Extinctions, but Can It Survive Humans?

Source: discover magazine

6/20/2024

Credit: GOR Photo/Shutterstock

From coexisting with dinosaurs and surviving five mass extinctions, the Cuban manjuarí fish (Atractosteus tristoechus, or Cuban gar) today faces two threats that could finally break its historical resilience: the African Walking Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and humanity.

Scientists have struggled to track its population for decades, nearly losing sight of this remarkable fish despite its notable characteristics: a cylindrical, elongated body up to 60 inches long, covered in stone-like plates.

Continue...

News Id		Source	Stamp	country
1	We are making babies: After years in decline, Okanagan salmon are back	National Observer	2022-01-04	CA
2	Canadian Tire Mitchell’s Bay Open bass tourney special for father-son team	thelondoner	2024-07-07	CA
3	Nations largest freshwater fish could be added to California’s threatened species list	la times	2024-06-25	US
4	End of cod moratorium touted after 32 years as Ottawa approves small increase	CBC News	2024-06-26	CA
5	Tampa Bay sees first sawfish death amid mysterious die-off	axios	2024-06-27	US
6	$130,000 Boat Seized In Bizarre Fishing Tournament Cheating Scandal Is Being Auctioned Off	jalopnik	2024-06-27	US
7	Washington wants to get rid of the goldfish in West Medical Lake	spokesman	2024-06-28	US
8	Рыболовные вести из Беларуси	ohotniki	2024-07-04	BY
9	Bue Salmon reports impressive performance at land-based flow-through farm	thefishsite	2024-07-05	NO
10	Biologists surprised by interesting crooked fish caught in Florida waters	Fox News	2024-07-07	US
11	Ocean advocates call for closure of capelin fishery in N.L.	national observer	2024-04-29	CA
12	In the cod collapse’s wake, redfish rise	national observer	2024-03-02	CA
13	Fishing contest finale — the winning tactics	observertoday	2024-07-05	US
14	Georgia officials call on anglers to donate red snapper carcasses	Fox News	2024-07-05	US
15	The treacherous hunting ground for bluefin	9news	2024-07-01	AU
16	Warm water again forces closure of Miramichi River salmon pools	CBC News	2024-07-04	CA
17	Prachar bids farewell to Roseau River WMA after 35 years	echopress	2024-07-03	US
18	The federal government has lifted the moratorium on Northern cod fishing after 32 years	theconversation	2024-07-03	CA
19	Морской голавль	ohotniki	2024-06-26	RU
20	US Agency to Fight Invasive Bass Threatening Humpback Chub	Associated Press	2024-07-03	US
21	Open letter calls for Norwegian salmon farming restrictions	thefishsite	2024-07-03	NO
22	How hydroacoustic sensors can help reduce the health crisis	thefishsite	2024-07-01	CL
23	Visit prized hunting, fishing resorts in new season of Luxury Hunting Lodges	Fox News	2024-07-02	US
24	Ohio representatives making waves to name an official state fish	Fox News	2024-07-01	US
25	Arkansas angler reels in 127-pound record paddlefish after long fight	newsnationnow	2024-06-19	US