Profile updated on 26 February 2024

SUMMARY

SUMMARY

IDENTIFICATION

SCIENTIFIC NAME(s)

Brevoortia tyrannus

SPECIES NAME(s)

Atlantic menhaden

COMMON NAMES

pogie, bunker

The NW Atlantic menhaden stock is considered one unit based on genetic studies and cohort analysis in the commercial catch (SEDAR 2020)(SEDAR 2020). Some hybridization with yellowfin and Gulf menhaden is known to occur but is likely small (Anderson and Karel 2007).  


ANALYSIS

Strengths
  • Bycatch and discards are considered minimal (ASMFC 2022)(SEDAR 2020)

SCORES

Management Quality:

Management Strategy:

≥ 8

Managers Compliance:

≥ 6

Fishers Compliance:

9.7