Argentine menhaden
Brevoortia pectinata
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 35,0 cm |
| Phạm vi độ sâu | 5-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Loại nước
Saltwater
Phạm vi độ sâu
5-?m
Taxonomy
| Bộ | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| Họ | Alosidae |
| Loài | Brevoortia pectinata |
Câu hỏi thường gặp
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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