The Alosidae, or the shads,[1][2][3][4] are a family of fishes. The family comprises seven genera worldwide, and about 30 species.[5][2]
The shads are pelagic (open water) schooling fish, of which many are anadromous or even landlocked. Several species are of commercial importance, e.g. in the genus Alosa (river herrings), Brevoortia (menhadens), and Hilsa.
The Alosidae, or the shads, are a family of fishes. The family comprises seven genera worldwide, and about 30 species.
The shads are pelagic (open water) schooling fish, of which many are anadromous or even landlocked. Several species are of commercial importance, e.g. in the genus Alosa (river herrings), Brevoortia (menhadens), and Hilsa.
