Fishing for Tarpon

Megalops atlanticus

The Tarpon is a large, silver-scaled fish known for its elongated body and distinctive dorsal fin. It inhabits coastal waters, estuaries, and lagoons in the Atlantic Ocean. Reaching up to 96 inches and 280 pounds, it primarily feeds on fish and crustaceans. Tarpons are renowned for their acrobatic leaps and are popular among sport fishers. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 131 ft

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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