Megalops atlanticus in Virgin Is. (US)
Point map (Megalops atlanticus) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish Yes
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Known to enter slightly brackish waters of Fairplain Stream (Ref. 95977). A 21 pound specimen was caught by a local hook and line; feeds on fishes and invertebrates; grows to 243.8 cm and ca 350 lbs (Ref. 26180).

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(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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