Caspian Anadromous Shad
Alosa kessleri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–85 m
- Max size: 52 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A migratory shad of the Caspian, it spends its life at sea and runs far up large rivers to spawn in quiet backwaters, bays and floodplains. Fish enter the rivers before their eggs are ripe, and many females die after their first spawning. It belongs to the herring family and travels in schools.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Alosidae › Alosa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272252.
FAQ
- How deep does the Caspian Anadromous Shad live?
- The Caspian Anadromous Shad (Alosa kessleri) is typically found at 0–85 m.
- Is the Caspian Anadromous Shad dangerous to divers?
- The Caspian Anadromous Shad is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Caspian Anadromous Shad get?
- The Caspian Anadromous Shad grows to about 52 cm.