The ocean 'killer' hunts with amazing speed
The tarpon, usually living along the Atlantic coast, was born very small but the adult size was about 2 meters long and weighed 127kg.
The tarpon fish is distinguished by silver scales covering the entire fish body except the head.
Tarpon fish, belongs to Elopidae family, like Megalop. Fossil studies have shown that Tarpon fish have been swimming in the world ocean for centuries.
The tarpon fish is distinguished by silver scales covering the entire fish body except the head, special lateral lines along the body and blue above the back. This large fish has a wide mouth and protruding muzzle. Large eyes covered with a thick layer of skin are said to be eye lashes. The life of fish is about 55 to 60 years.
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