Caspian Shad
Alosa caspia
- Group: Other
- Max size: 32 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A migratory shad that schools in coastal seas with steady current, the Caspian shad runs up into the mouths of large rivers to spawn over flowing shallows. Males make the journey at two or three years, females a little later, and many breed across several seasons.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Alosidae › Alosa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126414.
FAQ
- Is the Caspian Shad dangerous to divers?
- The Caspian Shad is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Caspian Shad get?
- The Caspian Shad grows to about 32 cm.