Bowfin
Bowfin, a freshwater fish found in the rivers and lakes of eastern North America. It is the only living species of a family of fishes related to the gars. The bowfin has heavy, platelike scales and sharp teeth. The female is larger than the male, and may reach a length of three feet (90 cm). The bowfin is dull green or greenish-brown. There is a prominent round black spot at the base of the tail. Bowfins are not valued as food. They are considered a nuisance because they prey on food fish.
The bowfin is Amia calva of the family Amiidae.
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