Atlantic Menhaden are small, oily fish with a greenish-blue back and a distinctive dark spot on each side. They are essential for the ecosystem as they filter plankton from the water.
Habitat
Found in estuaries and coastal waters along the Atlantic coast.
Diet
Primarily feeds on plankton.
How common
Common
Recent Atlantic Menhaden sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spot a Atlantic Menhaden? Identify it instantly.
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal for an instant ID, its rarity, and a live map of where it is being seen near you.
Get HuckGet an alert when a Atlantic Menhaden is spotted
Pick a park, state, or city and we’ll email you when one turns up there. One check a day, only when there’s something new.
Free. Unsubscribe from any email. See our Privacy Policy.
Love fish? Get Huck field notes
Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.