Fishing for Blueback shad

Alosa aestivalis
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The Blueback shad is a small, migratory fish found in the Atlantic coastal waters and rivers of North America. It has a streamlined, silver body with a distinctive blue-green back. Typically reaching 12-15 inches and weighing up to 1 pound, it feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. Blueback shad are known for their schooling behavior and seasonal spawning migrations. This summary is AI generated

_Joeturner_, Fishbrain angler since 2017

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Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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