Sealife guideThe Megalopidae familyThe taxonomy of marine species

Explore the taxonomy of the sea vertebrates including the cetaceans like the whales or the dolphins, the sea birds, the fish, the sharks and the sea turtles !
Les poissons marins
The Megalopidae family is a very small group of marine fish, consisting of only two species, both belonging to the genus Megalops. These two species are highly prized by sport fishing enthusiasts.
Atlantic tarpon (Megalops atlanticus)
Atlantic tarpon
(Megalops atlanticus)

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Cordonnier plume (Alectis indica)
Cordonnier plume
(Alectis indica)