The dotted gizzard shad is a small, silvery fish found in coastal and estuarine waters. It typically measures 6-8 inches long and weighs up to 0.5 pounds. Characterized by its distinctive dotted pattern, it feeds on plankton and detritus. This schooling fish prefers shallow waters, where it exhibits coordinated swimming behavior for protection against predators. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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