Galathea Gizzard Shad
Nematalosa galatheae
- Group: Other
- Max size: 16.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A gizzard shad that lives in the sea but runs into fresh water, where it is thought to breed. It strains plankton from the water as a filter feeder and grows to about sixteen centimetres, though much of its life remains poorly recorded.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Nematalosa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278455.
FAQ
- Is the Galathea Gizzard Shad dangerous to divers?
- The Galathea Gizzard Shad is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Galathea Gizzard Shad get?
- The Galathea Gizzard Shad grows to about 16.3 cm.