Menhaden
Ethmidium maculatum
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Overview
Menhaden (Ethmidium maculatum) is a marine fish of the family Clupeidae (Herrings and sardines), in the order Clupeiformes. Maximum recorded length is 31 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–50 m. Recorded habitats include neritic.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 31,200000762939453 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-50m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
0-50m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| Familie | Clupeidae (Herrings and sardines) |
| Arten | Ethmidium maculatum |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Menhaden get?
Menhaden can grow up to 31.200000762939453 cm long.
Where is Menhaden found?
Neritic
What family does Menhaden belong to?
Menhaden (Ethmidium maculatum) belongs to the family Clupeidae (Herrings and sardines) in the order Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines).
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