Potential connectivity between marine protected areas in the Mesoamerican Reef for two species of virtual fish larvae: Lutjanus analis and Epinephelus striatus

•The connectivity network presented variations in the relative role of each MPA.•Southern MPAs showed the highest number of connections and high self-recruitment.•Source-sink index suggested that southern MPAs were source of larvae.•Central MBRS locations might be a source of larvae.•Four zones were differentiated and associated with circulation patterns.