Scientific Name:
Brevoortia smithi
Common Name(s):
Pogies
Description:
A black mark along gill opening, but not along flank. Silvery, with a greenish or bluish back.
Feeding Habits:
The Menhaden feed mostly on plankton.
Range:
Found from North Carolina to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
Habitat:
Found near shore and in lower bays, juveniles are in found in estuaries and rivers.
Typical Size:
The Menhaden is just a couple of inches long and a few ounces in weight.
World Record: