Spotted Gar in Bayou (IMAGE) University of California - Davis Caption This spotted gar in the Louisiana Bayou is an ancient and native fish species. (Solomon David/Nicholls State University) Credit Solomon David Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. License CC BY-NC Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.