Jun 13, 2015 · Tarpon Shape : Dorsal fins have a curved back edge much like a dolphin’s, but it is smaller and has a single spine projecting from the bottom, parallel to its body. Behavior : The …

Tarpon are fish of the genus Megalops. They are the only members of the family Megalopidae. Of the two species, one (M. atlanticus) is native to the Atlantic, and the other (M. cyprinoides) to …

Tarpon are powerful, explosive and acrobatic fighters. Tarpon also have great stamina, making them one of Florida’s most challenging and exciting nearshore sportfish. Tarpon can be caught …

Feb 5, 2025 · These long fish have slightly upturned faces and soft, lobed fins, and they can grow to more than 8 feet long and over 350 pounds. From above they appear dark blue or greenish …

The Atlantic tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) is a ray-finned fish that inhabits coastal waters, estuaries, lagoons, and rivers. It is also known as the silver king.

Jan 10, 2025 · Imagine a large, silver-bodied creature that looks almost like a shark with fins. Tarpons are characterized by their long, strong bodies and a flat head, which makes them …

Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) General Description Silvery, scales large, eyes large; lower jaw projects forward of fish. Dorsal fin originates near mid-point of body; last ray on dorsal fin …

The tarpon has a superior mouth with the lower mandible extending far beyond the gape. The fins contain no spines, but are all composed of softrays. The dorsal fin appears high anteriorly and …

Caudal peduncle end with double V shape and lighter colour anal fin. Size: Maximum 150 cm and 18 Kg in weight. Habitat and Ecology: Coastal and estuarine waters, to 50 m depth.

Tarpon have projecting lower jaws and dorsal fin bases above the area between their pelvic and anal fin bases. Members of the tarpon family, they are a marine species frequently found in …