19 observationsLeast Concern
Caspian Anadromous Shad
Alosa kessleri
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Clupeiformes ›Family: Alosidae ›Genus: Alosa
About
Alosa kessleri, also referred to as the Caspian anadromous shad, the blackback, or the black-spined herring, is a species of clupeid fish. It is one of the several species of shad endemic to the Caspian Sea basin.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Caspian Anadromous Shad is Alosa kessleri.
- Caspian Anadromous Shad belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Caspian Anadromous Shad belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Caspian Anadromous Shad belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Caspian Anadromous Shad belongs to the order Clupeiformes.
- Caspian Anadromous Shad belongs to the family Alosidae.
- Caspian Anadromous Shad belongs to the genus Alosa.