Elops lacerta

Elops lacerta Valenciennes in Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1847 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Elopidae (order Elopiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the Atlantic ladyfish.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Elops lacerta Valenciennes in Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1847 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Elopiformes, Elops lacerta exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Elopidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Elopidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.