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Megalops atlanticus
Photo take at -50 ft on a coral reef this fish is common on winter time usually getting together by hundreds. In appearance, a tarpon is greenish or bluish on top and silver on the sides. The large mouth is turned upwards and the lower jaw contains an elongated, bony plate. The last ray of the dorsal fin is much longer than the others, reaching nearly to the tail.Tarpons have been recorded at up to 2.5 m in length and weighing up to 161 kg . The Atlantic tarpon is also known as the silver king.
Inhabits coastal waters, estuaries, lagoons, and rivers. The tarpon feeds almost exclusively on schooling fish and occasionally crabs. Wikipedia
Spotted on Nov 11, 2012
Submitted on Nov 11, 2012
16 Comments
Thanks Maria and Yuko :)
Very beautiful and magnificent-looking fish!
It sure does look like it's made out of metal. Great spotting!
wonderful portrait of this fish!
Thanks Lisa :)
Beautiful!
Thanks Elsa and Andrés :)
THIS IS THE SPOTTING OF THE DAY!!
WELL DONE!!!
Spectacular picture of a very fast moving fish!!
Thanks Antonio is one f my favorite big fish indeed is like metal and really big:)
Great cache Gerardo,fantastic it look's that is maked with metal,amazing,congrats and thanks for sharing
Thanks Braulio :)
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Nice spotting!
You know, u should put it on the mission: the color blue.
Thanks Nuwan :)
very nice spotting!
Thanks Andrés :)
WOOOOW!!!
OMG!!!
SPECTACULAR SHOT!!!
HIPER CONGRATULATIONS
NICE SPOTTING!!
WELL DONE!!!