Bony fish · Elopiformes · Megalopidae
Megalops atlanticus
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
The tarpon is an elopiform bony fish of the family Megalopidae.
Weight
88.6 kg on average
Size
up to 2.5 m
Life expectancy
78 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
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Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megalops_atlanticus
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 20 of 53.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Tarpon — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The tarpon is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 11 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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The pins mark the parks and dive sites where its presence is documented.
