BLACK SEA SHAD

Alosa maeotica


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Alosa maeotica (Grimm, 1901)

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Non-anadromous, entering limans and lower parts of river deltas, but only occasionally in freshwater. A cold-loving species, tolerating 3 or 4°C. Feeds mainly on small fishes (mainly sprats and anchovies) also on shrimps, gammarids and other large crustaceans. Spawns in spring and early summer.