Tarpon & Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Elops saurus
SaltwaterElopidaeNot Evaluated
About
Ladyfish are slender, silvery fish known for their powerful runs and acrobatic leaps when hooked. They possess a deeply forked tail and a single dorsal fin located near the middle of their back, giving them a streamlined appearance well-suited for fast swimming.
- Average size
- 12-24 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Colors
- Silvery with bluish-green back; fins may have yellowish tint
- Diet
- Smaller fish, shrimp, crabs, and other crustaceans
- Region
- Atlantic coast from North Carolina to Florida, Gulf of Mexico, and occasionally as far north as Massachusetts