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Twaite Shad

Alosa fallax

Taxonomy

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

About

The twait shad or twaite shad (Alosa fallax) is a species of fish in the Clupeidae family. It is found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and is an anadromous fish which lives in the sea but migrates into fresh water to spawn. In appearance it resembles an Atlantic herring but has a row of six to ten distinctive spots on its silvery flanks. They become mature when three or more years old...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Twaite Shad?
The scientific name of Twaite Shad is Alosa fallax.
What is the conservation status of Twaite Shad?
The Twaite Shad has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Twaite Shad belong to?
Twaite Shad belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Twaite Shad belong to?
Twaite Shad belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Twaite Shad belong to?
Twaite Shad belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Twaite Shad belong to?
Twaite Shad belongs to the order Clupeiformes.
What family does Twaite Shad belong to?
Twaite Shad belongs to the family Alosidae.
What genus does Twaite Shad belong to?
Twaite Shad belongs to the genus Alosa.