Fishing for Allis shad

Alosa alosa

The Allis shad is a migratory fish found in coastal waters and rivers. It has a streamlined, silvery body with a bluish-green back. Typically reaching up to 24 inches and weighing around 4 pounds, it feeds on plankton and small fish. Known for its spawning migrations, the Allis shad exhibits schooling behavior during its life cycle. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

Common depth

33 ft - 984 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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