longnose gar

another #greatlakesaquarium resident known not only for that nose, but it’s ability to breathe both water and air. In shallow, low oxygen waters they’ll gulp surface air filling their swim bladders. This unique ability also allows them to survive for many hours out of the water!

dateFebruary 21, 2023locationGreat Lakes AquariumgearSony A7c, 28mm f/2 + Nauticam WWL-1B, 1/125 sec. @ f/2, ISO 4000

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