Megalops atlanticus
Identifiers: Silvery fish with upturned mouths. Long filament tails at the base of the dorsal fin. Seen in groups or solitary.
Habitat: Bays and mangroves. Can travel up rivers. Can be found on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Average Lifespan: More than 50 years. Oldest in captivity: 63 years.
Size: Over 8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Weight: over 355 lbs (161 kg)
Food: As juveniles, they eat zooplankton. As adults, they are carnivorous, feeding on fish such as needlefish, mullets, shrimp, sardines, and crabs.
Possible viewing webcams in the Western Atlantic.
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