Megalops atlanticus

Maximum Size:
8 ft (2.5 m), 330 lbs (150 kg)

Longevity:
Around 50 years.

Typical depth:
3–330 ft (0–100 m)

Behavior:

Tarpon are found in both marine and freshwater ecosystems, north to Canada and south to Brazil. They have been observed feeding both day and night on a range of fish and crustaceans. Tarpon have relatively small teeth and tend to swallow their prey whole.

Predators:
Sharks and dolphins.

Did you know?

Tarpon are capable of living in both marine and freshwater ecosystems. They are also capable of living in oxygen-poor environments because of their ability to breathe by gulping air at the surface.