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they prey on microscopic inverterbrates such as phytoplankton,zooplankton,larval fish and crustachens occasionaly young mollusks or shellfish such as the black [blue] mussel
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Where can you find menhaden?
Menhaden are found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States.
Which creature is known as a menhaden?
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.
What eats weakfish?
Weakfish feed on a crabs, shrimp, squid, shelled mollusks, annelid worms. But they prefer smaller fish, such as menhaden, butterfish, herring, scup, anchovies, silversides, and mummichogs,
What has the author Alexander J Chester written?
Alexander J. Chester has written: 'Sampling statistics in the Atlantic menhaden fishery' -- subject(s): Statistical methods, Atlantic menhaden, Menhaden fisheries, Sampling (Statistics)
Does the Atlantic menhaden migrate?
sure...why not
What has the author Rob Leon Greer written?
Rob Leon Greer has written: 'The menhaden industry of the Atlantic coast' -- subject(s): Menhaden fisheries
What eats a meno?
Menhaden are preyed upon by a variety of marine predators including larger fish such as striped bass, bluefish, and tuna, as well as marine mammals such as dolphins and whales. They are also targeted by birds like ospreys and cormorants.
Which species do the menhaden fish belong to?
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.
What has the author Richard L Kroger written?
Richard L Kroger has written: 'Tagging and tag-recovery experiments with Atlantic menhaden, Brevoortia tyrannus' -- subject(s): Fish tagging, Menhaden
Menhaden fish are found in what country?
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.
Fish like herring that starts with men?
Menhaden are a type of herring.
How long do Atlantic menhaden's live?
Up to 10-12 Years
