The Atlantic menhaden is a small, silvery fish found along the North American Atlantic coast. Typically reaching 12-15 inches and weighing up to 1 pound, it has a compressed body and forked tail. Menhaden feed on plankton through filter feeding and form large schools. They inhabit estuarine and coastal waters, playing a crucial role in the marine food web. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Atlantic menhaden
Virginia Beach Fishing Pier
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Atlantic menhaden
Murrells Inlet (Including Main Creek)
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