The Twait shad is a migratory fish found in coastal waters and rivers of Europe. It has a streamlined, silver body with a bluish-green back. Typically reaching 12-16 inches and weighing 1-2 pounds, it feeds on plankton and small fish. Known for its schooling behavior, the Twait shad migrates upstream to spawn in freshwater. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Twait shad
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Twait shad
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