The reproductive biology and fecundity of female Atlantic Menhaden

Impact statement Female Atlantic Menhaden reproductive biology was re‐evaluated and egg productivity is much greater than previously understood. This high productivity likely explains how this species annually supports substantial commercial removals and high predation demands by many fishes, marine...

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Published in:Marine and coastal fisheries 2023-10, Vol.15 (5)
Main Authors: Latour, Robert J., Gartland, James, Schueller, Amy M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Annual
Biology
Biomass
Drinking water
Fecundity
Females
Fish
Fisheries
Fishing
Forage species
Fork length
Histology
Juveniles
Landing statistics
Oocytes
Ovaries
Seasonal variations
Seasonality
Spawning
Stock assessment
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Summary:Impact statement Female Atlantic Menhaden reproductive biology was re‐evaluated and egg productivity is much greater than previously understood. This high productivity likely explains how this species annually supports substantial commercial removals and high predation demands by many fishes, marine mammals, and sea birds.
ISSN:1942-5120
1942-5120
DOI:10.1002/mcf2.10269