Giant gar

Giant gars were a rare, larger-than-normal variety of gar.

Description
These creatures had long, sleek, and aerodynamic bodies that measured in length. They had small fins but were covered in large, hard, overlapping scales. Their mouths were similar to those of an alligator or crocodile and contained needle-sharp teeth.

Behavior
Giant gars were comparatively far more aggressive than their smaller cousins. They were largely fearless and considered anything small enough to swallow to be prey.

Combat
These creatures were capable of swallowing whole their victims, as well as objects up to in length. Even giant gars that were considered to be small in size were capable of swallowing whole elves and dwarves.

History
A giant gar was one of many creatures installed as guardians in the Temple of Gulkulath within Undermountain.

Sub-Species

 * Blackfins: A species of giant gar that inhabited areas with cold water. They were known to be found around some areas of the Moonshae Isles.

Ecology
Giant gars lived in groups known as schools, typically comprising up to six members.

Habitats
These creatures were known to inhabit deep freshwater lakes and rivers in temperate regions.

In the land of Faerûn they could be found in the waters around Cormanthor, particularly in the River Ashaba. They also inhabited the River of Gems in Anauroch, the shallows of the Rat Hills, freshwater bodies in the Moonshae Isles, the Sea of Fallen Stars, and that sea's northern fjord Dragon Reach.

Beyond Faerûn, they could be found in the tropical and subtropical fresh waters of Kara-Tur. Within the Underdark, giant gars could be found in the upper lake of Deepearth.

Besides Toril, giant gars were known to be found on the planet of Oerth.

Appearances

 * Adventures:
 * Tantras • Waterdeep • Halls of the High King • The Ruins of Undermountain • Dungeon #64, "Grotto of the Queen"
 * Novels
 * Under Fallen Stars