Finescale menhaden
Brevoortia gunteri
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30.0 cm |
| 生息水深 | 0-50m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
水質タイプ
Saltwater
生息水深
0-50m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| 科 | Alosidae |
| 種 | Brevoortia gunteri |
よくある質問
How big does Finescale menhaden get?
Finescale menhaden can grow up to 30.0 cm long.
Where is Finescale menhaden found?
Neritic, estuaries
What family does Finescale menhaden belong to?
Finescale menhaden (Brevoortia gunteri) belongs to the family Alosidae in the order Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines).
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