Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
Atlantic Tarpon
Also known as: Silver King
Category: Tarpons
Scientific Name: Megalops atlanticus
Size: 2 to 5 ft. (60 cm to 1.5 m)
Depth: 0-40 ft. (0-12 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, Bermuda
Chordata (Phylum)
└Osteichthyes (Parvphylum)
└Actinopterygii (Gigaclass)
└Actinopteri (Superclass)
└Teleostei (Class)
└Elopiformes (Order)
└Megalopidae (Family)
└Megalops (Genus)
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