Argentine menhaden
Brevoortia pectinata
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Saltwater
Overview
Argentine menhaden (Brevoortia pectinata) is a marine fish of the family Alosidae, in the order Clupeiformes. Maximum recorded length is 35 cm. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 35,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 5-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
5-?m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| Famille | Alosidae |
| Espèces | Brevoortia pectinata |
Foire aux questions
How big does Argentine menhaden get?
Argentine menhaden can grow up to 35.0 cm long.
Where is Argentine menhaden found?
Estuaries
What family does Argentine menhaden belong to?
Argentine menhaden (Brevoortia pectinata) belongs to the family Alosidae in the order Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines).
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