Killarney shad
Alosa fallax
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 60,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 1,5 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 10-400m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater & Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
10-400m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines) |
| Familia | Alosidae |
| Especies | Alosa fallax |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Killarney shad get?
Killarney shad can grow up to 60.0 cm long and weigh 1.5 kg.
Where is Killarney shad found?
Neritic, estuaries
What family does Killarney shad belong to?
Killarney shad (Alosa fallax) belongs to the family Alosidae in the order Clupeiformes (Herrings & Sardines).
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