†Megalops atlanticus Valenciennes 1847 (ray-finned fish)
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Actinopteri - Elopiformes - Megalopidae
Belongs to Megalops according to R. W. Purdy et al. 2001
Sister taxa: Megalops lissa, Megalops oblongus
Ecology: nektonic carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (1: Florida collection)
• Miocene of United States (4: North Carolina, Virginia)
Total: 5 collections each including a single occurrence
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