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Family Elopidae
Tenpounders or Ladyfishes
| This family includes the famous Tarpon from the
Caribbean. They are relatively light for their size but strong. When
hooked these fishes will run fast and perform aerobatics in an effort to
dislodge the hook. Like Milkfishes and Bonefishes they have a single
dorsal fin and deeply forked tails but their mouths are large and the lower jaw
protrudes beyond the upper. This type of mouth is suited for feeding upon
fishes in the water column. They have dry bony flesh that is best used in
fishcake. |
HAWAII
Elops hawaiensis
Hanauma Bay, Oahu, 6 feet
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Hanauma Bay, Oahu, 6 feet |
Hanauma Bay, Oahu, 6 feet |
Hanauma Bay, Oahu, 6 feet
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HAWAIIAN TENPOUNDER 'AWA'AWA
Kara-Iwashi
| Inhabits shallow bays and harbors with soft bottoms.
Elongate body with large eyes and mouth. Attains at least 40 inches but only weighing about 12
pounds. |
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