Twaite Shad [Alosa fallax]
Description
The Twaite Shad is a species found in Europe, primarily in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. They are characterized by their deep bodies, bluish-green color on the top, and silver on the sides and belly. The Twaite Shad also migrates from saltwater to freshwater for spawning.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
|
| Order |
Herrings and Anchovies
Clupeiformes
|
| Family |
Herrings and Sardines
Clupeidae
|
| Genus |
Shads
Alosa
|