Summary ¹

The Pacific Tenpounder or Pacific ladyfish (Elops affinis) is one of seven species within the genus Elops. Elops is the only genus within the family Elopidae, making Elopidae a monotypic family. The Pacific Tenpounder can be found throughout the entire southwest USA, including other areas in the Pacific Ocean.

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