Genus Elops Higher classification Elops | Scientific name Elops lacerta Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Elops, Elopiformes, Pacific ladyfish, Elops hawaiensis, Ethmalosa fimbriata | ||
The West African ladyfish, Elops lacerta, is a species of fish in the Elopidae family. It is native to the coastal waters of the eastern Atlantic Ocean, from Senegal to Angola. It is also known as the Guinean ladyfish. Some have been known to grow to 20 lb.
Threats
This species uses estuarine areas and hypersaline lagoons; changes in the quality of these habitats may affect this species' population dynamics. Although this species may not be closely associated with any single habitat, it may be adversely affected by development and urbanization.
References
West African ladyfish Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA