Fishing for Finescale menhaden

Brevoortia gunteri

The finescale menhaden is a small, schooling fish found in the Gulf of Mexico. It typically measures 6-8 inches and weighs around 0.5 pounds. Characterized by its compressed body and fine scales, it feeds on plankton through filter feeding. Preferring coastal waters, it plays a crucial role in the marine food web as prey for larger predators. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 164 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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