Agrakhan shad
Alosa sphaerocephala
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Agrakhan shad (Alosa sphaerocephala) is a brackish-water fish of the family Alosidae, in the order Clupeiformes. Maximum recorded length is 25 cm.
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The Agrakhan shad (Alosa sphaerocephala) is a brackish-water fish reaching about 25 cm in length. It inhabits coastal waters and estuaries in the Caspian Sea region and belongs to the herring family Clupeidae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 25,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| Familie | Alosidae |
| Arten | Alosa sphaerocephala |
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