Oxeye Herring, Megalops cyprinoides (Broussonet, 1782)

Scientific name: Megalops cyprinoides
Alternative name/s:
Bony Mullet, Indo-Pacific Tarpon, Ox-eye Herring, Tarpon
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    Mark McGrouther
  • Updated
    08/04/21
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Oxeye Herring, Megalops cyprinoides. Source: Australian National Fish Collection, CSIRO. Image: CSIRO.
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Fast Facts

  • 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.

Distribution data sourced from the Atlas of Living Australia

References

  1. 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.