Brevoortia pectinata (Jenyns, 1842)

Argentine menhaden

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Clupeiformes \| Clupeidae
Synonyms	Alosa pectinata, ... more
Common names	Menhaden d'Argentine, Lacha, Brazilian menhaden, ... more

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Main reference

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

Max length : 35.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 27363)

Environment

Pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine; depth range 5 - ? m (Ref. 188)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 30°S - 40°S, 60°W - 48°W (Ref. 188)

Southwest Atlantic: Santos, Brazil to mouth of La Plata, Argentina.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 19. Scutes apparent along belly. Upper jaw with distinct median notch. Pectoral fin tip to pelvic fin base or at most short by the width of 3 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 (Ref. 188). Back of body greenish blue, sides and belly silvery, fins golden yellow. Large dark spot behind gill cover (Ref. 27363).

Schooling species (Ref. 188). Enters brackish regions of rivers (Ref. 188). Feeds on plankton (Ref. 27363).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor 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)
Moderate vulnerability (39 of 100)	Low

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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