Brevoortia aurea (Spix & Agassiz, 1829)

Brazilian menhaden

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Clupeiformes \| Clupeidae
Synonyms	Clupanodon aureus, ... more
Common names	Menhaden du Brésil, Savela, Lacha, ... more

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Main reference

Whitehead, P.J.P. 1985. (Ref. 188)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 26.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 188)

Environment

Pelagic-neritic; marine

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 22°S - 38°S, 60°W - 42°W (Ref. 188)

Southwest Atlantic: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil probably to mouth of Rio de la Plata, Argentina (needs confirmation).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Scutes apparent along belly. Upper jaw with distinct median notch. Pectoral fin tip short of pelvic fin base by width of 3 to 7 scales; pelvic fin with oblique and almost straight hind margin. Pre-dorsal scales modified; scales on back and above base of anal fin not markedly smaller than rest. A black spot behind gill opening, but none along flank.

Forms schools (Ref. 188). The morphological characteristics observed and the composition of the trophic spectrum indicate that this species is a filter-feeder, consuming mainly phytoplankton (Ref. 34154).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Assuming tm=1)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (31 of 100)	Low

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Sa-a, Pascualita

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