Gar pike, also known as just gar, is a type of freshwater fish found in North and Central America. It is characterized by its long snout and sharp teeth, which make it an effective predator. Some synonyms for the gar pike include the longnose gar, alligator gar, spotted gar, and shortnose gar. The longnose gar is found in the eastern United States and can grow up to six feet long. The alligator gar, found in the southern United States, is one of the largest freshwater fish in North America and can reach lengths of up to ten feet. The spotted gar, often found in shallow waters, has distinctive dark spots on its body, while the shortnose gar is much smaller and found in colder waters.