Fishing for Chinese gizzard shad

Clupanodon thrissa

The Chinese gizzard shad is a small, silvery fish typically reaching about 8-10 inches in length and weighing up to 1 pound. It inhabits freshwater and estuarine environments, feeding primarily on plankton and detritus. Known for its streamlined body and forked tail, this species often forms large schools, exhibiting synchronized swimming behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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