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FishverifiedVulnerable
Megalops atlanticus
Valenciennes, 1847
Tarpon
Also known as: Atlantic Tarpon, Silverfish
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Habitat
Reef-associated
Depth
0–40 m
Max size
2.5 m
Max weight
161 kg
Diet
Hunting macrofauna (predator)
Lifespan
55 yrs
Class
Teleostei
Order
Elopiformes
Family
Megalopidae
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