Menhaden
Brevoortia smithi
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Saltwater
Overview
Menhaden (Brevoortia smithi) is a marine fish of the family Alosidae, in the order Clupeiformes. Maximum recorded length is 33 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–50 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 33,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-50m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
0-50m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| Familie | Alosidae |
| Arten | Brevoortia smithi |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Menhaden get?
Menhaden can grow up to 33.0 cm long.
Where is Menhaden found?
Neritic, estuaries
What family does Menhaden belong to?
Menhaden (Brevoortia smithi) belongs to the family Alosidae in the order Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines).
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