The menhaden is a temperate water fish of North American seas..Runs up rivers to spawn.
Fish originated from the waters of Earth, so they are found in various countries all over the world. Fish can be found in rivers, lakes, oceans, and other bodies of water, so they do not originate from a specific country.
I have 10 in a 30 gal aquarium and they are doing fine with other native Atlantic fish BUT only have had them for 2 weeks and they do feed as the others. They feed by straining plankton and I don't believe there is much to eat with the filter taking everything out. ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT THEY WILL EAT?? THANKS
Mealworms are not native to a specific country; they are found worldwide and are commonly used as feed for birds, reptiles, and fish. They are bred commercially in various countries for this purpose.
Koi fish can live in almost any country. Koi are thought to be originally from Japan. Many people have outdoor fish ponds in which Koi are the dominant fish.
A common gold colored fish found in ponds is the Goldfish (Carassius auratus). Goldfish are popular ornamental fish known for their bright and metallic gold coloration. They are freshwater fish often kept in ponds as well as aquariums.
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 are found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States.
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 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
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
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,
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,