Tarpon


Fish Information

Species

Tarpon

Scientific Name

Megalops atlanticus

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Fish Group

Tarpons

Lifestyle

Reef

Waters

Saltwater Freshwater Brackish

Locations

Key West

Region

Atlantic

A tarpon found in the Eastern and Western Atlantic. Reaches up to 355 pounds, 98.5 inches.

Found at Key West.