Chacunda Gizzard Shad
Anodontostoma chacunda
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The chacunda gizzard shad schools inshore and runs up into the tidal reaches of rivers and estuaries, filtering diatoms, plankton, tiny molluscs and crustaceans through its gills. It breeds through the cooler months and is sold fresh, frozen and dried across its range.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Clupeiformes › Dorosomatidae › Anodontostoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279626.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chacunda Gizzard Shad live?
- The Chacunda Gizzard Shad (Anodontostoma chacunda) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Chacunda Gizzard Shad dangerous to divers?
- The Chacunda Gizzard Shad is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Chacunda Gizzard Shad get?
- The Chacunda Gizzard Shad grows to about 22 cm.