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Alosa alosa
ProtectedAllis Shad
Common Names
DEMaifisch
ENAllis Shad
PT-BRSável
ROalaba
ZH鲥鱼
Habitat
Coastal marine waters; migrates far up rivers to spawn.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
60 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Endangered
Very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Distinguishing Features
Deep, laterally compressed body, serrated belly keel, dark spots on the flanks.