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Black Sea shad

(Alosa maeotica)
🐟 Fishes Native Species
Black Sea shad
Species Details
Scientific Name
Alosa maeotica
ORGANISM TYPE
🐟 Fishes
CATEGORY
Native Species
Common Name
Black Sea shad
Species Details

Native

Elongated, herring-like body with a compressed, fusiform shape. It has no dorsal or anal spines, well-developed teeth in both jaws, and 8 pelvic fin rays.  Max length: 33.2 cm TL, Max age:6 years

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