Profile updated on 22 May 2019
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. Some hybridization with yellowfin and Gulf menhaden is known to occur but is likely small (Anderson and Karel 2007).
Management Quality:
Management Strategy:
≥ 6
Managers Compliance:
≥ 6
Fishers Compliance:
10