The Yellowfin menhaden is a small, coastal fish characterized by its silver body and distinctive yellow fins. It typically measures 8-10 inches and weighs around 0.5 pounds. Preferring estuarine and nearshore waters, it feeds on plankton through filter feeding. Known for forming large schools, it plays a crucial role in the marine food web. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Yellowfin menhaden
Intracoastal Waterway (Hilton Head Island)
10 in · 1 lb
Yellowfin menhaden
length · weight
Yellowfin menhaden
length · weight


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