Relating to or derived from the mossbunker (menhaden) fish.
Mossbunker oil is prized for its high omega-3 content.
mossbunkernoun
Any of several menhaden fish of the genus Brevoortia, especially the Atlantic menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus), a small, oily fish harvested for bait, fish oil, and fish meal.
The fishermen caught a large haul of mossbunker to use as bait for the larger game fish.