They are eaten as food. They are used to produce Omega 3 oils for human consumption. They help to clean the waters they live in which is good for the environment. They are also used as bait to catch other fish.
A pogy is known as a menhaden. A menhaden is also known as a mossbunker or bunker and refers to any forage fish of the genera Brevortia and Ethmidium, in the family Clupeidae.
Menhaden fish belong to the family Clupeidae and are primarily represented by two species: the Atlantic menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus) and the Gulf menhaden (Brevoortia patronus). These fish are important for both commercial fishing and as a forage species in marine ecosystems, serving as a key food source for larger fish, birds, and marine mammals. They are commonly found along the Atlantic coast of North America.
Menhaden fish are found along the Atlantic coast of the United States, from New England down to Florida. They inhabit coastal waters and estuaries, where they play a crucial role in the ecosystem as filter feeders.
Menhaden are a type of herring.
Yes. Menhaden are second level consumers. They are notproducers
Richard L Kroger has written: 'Tagging and tag-recovery experiments with Atlantic menhaden, Brevoortia tyrannus' -- subject(s): Fish tagging, Menhaden
Menhaden fish are considered consumers in the aquatic food web. They primarily feed on plankton, which makes them filter feeders that consume microscopic organisms. As they are not capable of photosynthesis or producing their own food, they rely on other organisms for sustenance.
Menhaden is a type of forage fish belonging to the family Clupeidae, which also includes herring and sardines. They are primarily found along the Atlantic coast of North America and are known for their high oil content, making them valuable in commercial fisheries. Menhaden play a crucial ecological role as a food source for larger fish, birds, and marine mammals. Additionally, they are processed for various uses, including fish oil, animal feed, and fertilizer.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Brevoortia tyrannus.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Brevoortia tyrannus.
Since it is the primary prey fish for the entire Gulf of Mexico, I will say it "defends" itself by living in schools and reproducing rapidly.
John Ruel Manning has written: 'Vitamin D in menhaden fish oils' -- subject(s): Fish oils, Vitamins