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Ladyfish

Elops saurus
Managed by: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Regions
Florida
Protected status
None
Also known as
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Species Profile

Florida saltwater profile data (FWC). Availability and detail varies by species.

FWC
Size
36 inches (2 to 3 pounds)
Similar species
Juvenile tarpon, M. atlanticus; and bonefish, A. vulpes Size: 36 inches (2 to 3 pounds)
Appearance
  • Silver color on body, with a blueish back
  • Head small and pointed
  • Mouth terminal (at the very front of head)
  • Slender body with small scales
  • Last dorsal ray not extended into long filament
Habitat
Inshore fish, found in bays and estuaries; occasionally enter freshwater.
Behavior
Spawn offshore, peaking in the fall. Adults feed on fish and crustaceans. Often form large schools. Leap when hooked.
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