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The menhaden is a temperate water fish of North American seas..Runs up rivers to spawn.

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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.


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.


Fish like herring that starts with men?

Menhaden are a type of herring.


Are fish carnivores producers or herbivores?

Yes. Menhaden are second level consumers. They are notproducers


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


What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the fish Menhaden?

The scientific or taxonomic name would be Brevoortia tyrannus.


What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the fish Atlantic menhaden?

The scientific or taxonomic name would be Brevoortia tyrannus.


How does a gulf menhaden fish protect themselves?

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.


What has the author John Ruel Manning written?

John Ruel Manning has written: 'Vitamin D in menhaden fish oils' -- subject(s): Fish oils, Vitamins


How have menhaden fisheries fared in recent years?

1982 the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission found it necessary to recommend protective regulations. In 1985 U.S. fishermen landed 2.7 billion pounds of menhaden,


How have menhaden fisheries fared in recnet years?

1982 the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission found it necessary to recommend protective regulations. In 1985 U.S. fishermen landed 2.7 billion pounds of menhaden,