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
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