American Shad vs Blacksmith
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size

American Shad
0.76 m
Human
1.75 m

Blacksmith
0.3 m
| American Shad | Blacksmith | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5β5.5 kg | 50β150 g |
| Length | 38β76 cm | 12β30 cm |
| Lifespan | 3β13 yrs | 8β15 yrs |
| Incubation | 3 days | 3 days |
| Offspring | 30000β600000 | 1000β5000 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Resident |
| Habitat | Ocean, River, Coast | Ocean, Reef, Coast |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Family | Clupeidae | Pomacentridae |
| Order | Clupeiformes | Perciformes |