Tarpon snook
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal waters, estuaries and lagoons, penetrating into freshwater; usually prefers very low brackish water or freshwater . Feeds on fish and crustaceans . Marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tarpon snook is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tarpon snook is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tarpon snook is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 26°N - 24°S, 98°W - 33°W West Indies to Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
fish and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centropomus cuvier | Bocourt | 1868 | Synonym |
| Centropomus pedimacula | Poey | 1860 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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