Fishing for Gulf menhaden

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The Gulf menhaden is a small, silvery fish found in the Gulf of Mexico. It typically measures 6-8 inches in length and weighs around 0.5 pounds. This species has a compressed body and a deeply forked tail. Gulf menhaden primarily feed on plankton and play a crucial role in the marine food web. They often form large schools. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

? - 164 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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