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Updated 4/11/2020

Family Megalopidae

WESTERN ATLANTIC

Megalops atlanticus

Molasses Reef, Key Largo, 25 feet

 


Jardines de la Reina, Cuba		  

TARPON

Common in shallow inshore waters, mangroves, harbors, and reefs.  Attains 8 feet.  North Carolina to Brazil.