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.
Today, the genus is represented only by Mene maculata of the Indo-Pacific, where it is considered a significant food source, particularly in the Philippines, known as bilong-bilong, chabita, hiwas, or tahas.