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Alabama State Saltwater Fish:

Photo of Atlantic tarpin
Atlantic tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) photo courtesy
Free Public Domain Photo Database (PD Photo.org): Image:Atlantic tarpon
from NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center

Fighting Tarpon

The fighting tarpon (Tarpon atlanticus) was designated the state fish of Alabama in 1955. A silver-colored saltwater game fish that ranges off the coast of Alabama and the Mobile estuary, the tarpon can reach 100 pounds in weight. In 1975 the designation was changed to "state saltwater fish" when the largemouth bass became Alabama's state freshwater fish.

Most states recognize fish or sealife symbols - see list of 50 state fish symbols.

Source:
Alabama Emblems & Symbols: Alabama Archives & History
Official Alabama Saltwater Fish: ADAH AL Archives-History
Links:
State Fish & Water Life Symbols - 50 States
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Alabama Symbols:

bird - game bird 
mammal
horse
horse show
fish-marine fish
reptileamphibian
butterfly-insect
flower-shell
wildflower-soil
fruit -nut
tree-tree fruit
gemstone-rock
fossil-mineral

flag-creed
seal- motto
coat of arms
name
nickname
folk dance
drama-musical
song-poets
theatre - bible
museum
quilt -spirit
fair- tournament
championship


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