Opalescent shad [Dorosoma chavesi]
Description
The opalescent shad is a species of ray-finned fish in the herring family, Clupeidae. It is found only in Mexico where it is a pelagic species in freshwater habitats. It can reach a length of 25.5 cm (10.0 in).
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Herrings and Anchovies
Clupeiformes
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| Family |
Herrings and Sardines
Clupeidae
|
| Genus |
Dorosoma
Dorosoma
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