Fishing for Alewife

Alosa pseudoharengus

The alewife is a small, silvery fish native to the Atlantic Ocean and freshwater lakes. It typically measures 10-12 inches and weighs around 0.5 pounds. Alewives feed on plankton and small invertebrates. They inhabit coastal waters and migrate upstream to spawn in freshwater. Known for their schooling behavior, alewives play a crucial role in aquatic food webs. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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