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Alewife

Alosa pseudoharengus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Clupeiformes ›Family: Alosidae ›Genus: Alosa

About

The alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) is an anadromous species of herring found in North America. It is one of the "typical" North American shads, attributed to the subgenus Pomolobus of the genus Alosa. As an adult it is a marine species found in the northern West Atlantic Ocean, moving into estuaries before swimming upstream to breed in fresh water habitats, but some populations live entirely in fresh water. It is best known for its invasion of the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alewife?
The scientific name of Alewife is Alosa pseudoharengus.
What kingdom does Alewife belong to?
Alewife belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Alewife belong to?
Alewife belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Alewife belong to?
Alewife belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Alewife belong to?
Alewife belongs to the order Clupeiformes.
What family does Alewife belong to?
Alewife belongs to the family Alosidae.
What genus does Alewife belong to?
Alewife belongs to the genus Alosa.