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Alosa fallax
ProtectedTwaite Shad
Common Names
DEFinte
ENTwaite Shad
PT-BRSável-falaz
ROFeint
ZH佯攻
Habitat
Coastal marine waters; migrates into rivers to spawn.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
50 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
High risk of endangerment in the wild.
Distinguishing Features
Laterally compressed body, serrated belly keel, large mouth, row of dark spots on the flanks.