Florent's Guide To The Florida, Bahamas and

Caribbean Reefs

Atlantic Tarpon

Megalops atlanticus

Atlantic Tarpon - Megalops atlanticus

Location: Grand Cayman

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Scientific Name: Megalops atlanticus

Also known as: Silver King

Category: Tarpons

Size: 2 to 5 ft. (60 cm to 1.5 m)

Depth: 0-40 ft. (0-12 m)

Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, Bermuda

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