Finescale Menhaden
NameFinescale Menhaden
Scientific NameBrevoortia gunteri
Common NamesFinescale Menhaden
FamilyClupeidae
OriginWestern Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)5000
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-80
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNone (not typically kept in home aquariums)
Description
The Finescale Menhaden is a schooling, filter-feeding fish native to the Western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. They are characterized by their silvery bodies and large mouths adapted for straining plankton from the water. Due to their specialized diet and need for vast open spaces, they are not suitable for typical home aquariums.
