Argentine Menhaden

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).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 19

Schooling species. Enters brackish regions of rivers. Feeds on plankton.

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

fisheries: minor commercial; price category: low; price reliability: reliable: based on ex-vessel price for this species