Fish at Gateway National Recreation Area
A list Fish found within the boundary of Gateway National Recreation Area
This list is a work in progress. We will continue to update over time.
inland silverside
The inland silverside, Menidia beryllina, is a neotropical silverside native to eastern North America, and introduced into California. It is a fish of estuaries and freshwater environments.
Atlantic Silverside
The Atlantic silverside, Menidia menidia, is a small species of fish from the West Atlantic, ranging from the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Canada to northeastern Florida in USA. It is one of the most common fish in the Chesapeake Bay and in the Barnegat Bay. They are a common subject of scientific research because of their sensitivity to environmental changes.
