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Atlantic Menhaden vs Scaled Sardine

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Atlantic Menhaden

Atlantic Menhaden

Brevoortia tyrannus

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Scaled Sardine

Scaled Sardine

Harengula jaguana

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Size

Atlantic Menhaden

Atlantic Menhaden

0.38 m

Human

1.75 m

Scaled Sardine

Scaled Sardine

0.15 m

Atlantic MenhadenScaled Sardine
Weight0.15–0.6 kg15–35 g
Length25–38 cm8–15 cm
Top Speed15 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan4–8 yrs2–4 yrs
Offspring30000–600000 5000–20000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryResident
HabitatOcean, Coast, WetlandOcean, Coast, Reef, Mangrove
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America, South America
FamilyClupeidaeClupeidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes