Today, the genus is represented only by Mene maculata of the Indo-Pacific, where it is a popular food fish, especially in the Philippines, where it is known as bilong-bilong, chabita, hiwas or tahas.
Currently, the genus is found exclusively in the Indo-Pacific region, where Mene maculata serves as a popular food fish. It is especially well-known and consumed in the Philippines under various names including bilong-bilong, chabita, hiwas, and tahas.