Any of several species of fish of the genus Brevoortia,especially B. tyrannus of American Atlantic and Gulf waters,used as a source of fish oil,fertilizer,and bait.

• 油鲱任一种油鲱属中的鱼，尤指美国大西洋及墨西哥湾水域之油鲱，用来提炼鱼油、作肥料及鱼饵。