Tarpon - Megalops atlanticus
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- Tarpon Articles
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May 15, 2007
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Description: Last ray of dorsal fin extended into long filament; one dorsal fin; back dark blue to green or greenish black, shading into bright silver on the sides; may be brownish gold in estuarine waters; huge scales; mouth large and points upward. Similar Species: Ladyfish, Elopsaurus. Where found: primarily inshore fish, although adult fish spawn offshore where the ribbon like larval stage of the fish can be found. Size: Most angler catches 40 to 150 pounds. Remarks: Slow grower, matures at 7 to 13 years of age; spawning occurs between May and September; female may lay more than 12 million eggs; can tolerate wide range of salinity; juveniles commonly found in fresh water; can breathe air at the surface; feeds mainly on fish and large crustaceans. Florida Record: 243lb
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