Oxeye Herring, Megalops cyprinoides (Broussonet, 1782)
Scientific name: Megalops cyprinoides
Alternative name/s:
Bony Mullet, Indo-Pacific Tarpon, Ox-eye Herring, Tarpon
Bony Mullet, Indo-Pacific Tarpon, Ox-eye Herring, Tarpon
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Oxeye Herring, Megalops cyprinoides. Source: Australian National Fish Collection, CSIRO.
Image: CSIRO.
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Fast Facts
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Classification
- Genus
- Megalops
- Species
- cyprinoides
Distribution
The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.
References
- Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & G.R. Allen. 2006. Fishes. In Beesley, P.L. & A. Wells. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 35. ABRS & CSIRO Publishing: Australia. parts 1-3, pages 1-2178.
