Twaite Shad
Alosa fallax
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–400 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A silvery shad that lives along the coast and runs into river mouths to spawn, it gathers in large migratory schools. It filters plankton and small fish from the water and was once a common catch in European estuaries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Alosidae › Alosa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126415.
FAQ
- How deep does the Twaite Shad live?
- The Twaite Shad (Alosa fallax) is typically found at 10–400 m.
- Is the Twaite Shad dangerous to divers?
- The Twaite Shad is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Twaite Shad get?
- The Twaite Shad grows to about 60 cm.