Indo-Pacific tarpon
megalops cyprinoides latin

The Indo-Pacific tarpon migrates between the open sea and inland rivers.

Despite this, there are still many fish species such as the Milkfish, the Barramundi and the Indo-Pacific Tarpon.

The Indo-Pacific tarpon, a subspecies of tarpon (Megalops cyprinoides)

The Indo-Pacific tarpon or oxeye, Megalops cyprinoides, inhabits tropical coastal and brackish waters of the Indo-Pacific oceans.

Animals on display include tilapia, Japanese eel, trout, cuttlefish, nurse sharks, Indo-pacific tarpon, Yellowfin tuna, Spotted eagle rays, and a Whale shark.

The two species of tarpons are Megalops atlanticus (Atlantic tarpon) and the Megalops cyprinoides (Indo-Pacific tarpon).