Elops machnata

(Elops machnata)

Description

Elops machinate, the tenpounder, is a species of fish in the family Elopidae in the order Elopiformes (tarpons and tenpounders). This species is found in coastal regions of the Indian Ocean.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Elopiformes

Family:Elopidae

Genus:Elops

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