Menhaden
Ethmidium maculatum
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 31,200000762939453 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-50m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-50m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Clupeidae (Herrings and sardines) |
| Especies | Ethmidium maculatum |
Preguntas Frecuentes
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 Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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