Gulf Menhaden
Brevoortia patronus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Gulf menhaden gather in dense schools and strain phytoplankton from the water as they swim, packing the inshore Gulf in summer before moving deeper in autumn. They tolerate water from nearly fresh to saltier than the open sea, and the catch is rendered, salted, or canned.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Alosidae › Brevoortia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275500.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gulf Menhaden live?
- The Gulf Menhaden (Brevoortia patronus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Gulf Menhaden dangerous to divers?
- The Gulf Menhaden is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gulf Menhaden get?
- The Gulf Menhaden grows to about 35 cm.