Gars (or garpike) are a type of ray-finned fish. They are part of a group called the Lepisosteiformes. Gars have long bodies that are heavily armoured with scales. Their long jaws have long, sharp teeth. All gars are relatively large fish. Some have been reported to be 3 metres (9.8 ft) in length. However, they typically grow to 2 metres (6.6 ft) and weigh over 45 kilograms (99 lb).