Species sheet
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus Valenciennes, 1847
AnimalsJacks
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
GuadeloupeMartiniqueCanary Islands
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
—Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- LOUSTAU Frédéric, CASTILLO Jean-Pierre, DIDIERLAURENT Sylvie in : DORIS, 26/01/2020 : Megalops atlanticus Valenciennes, 1847, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/2393
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Megalops atlanticus Valenciennes, 1847, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/2913
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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