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American Shad vs Gizzard Shad

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

American Shad

American Shad

Alosa sapidissima

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Gizzard Shad

Gizzard Shad

Dorosoma cepedianum

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Size

American Shad

American Shad

0.76 m

Human

1.75 m

Gizzard Shad

Gizzard Shad

0.51 m

American ShadGizzard Shad
Weight1.5–5.5 kg50–450 g
Length38–76 cm15–51 cm
Lifespan3–13 yrs4–7 yrs
Incubation3 days–
Offspring30000–600000 20000–500000
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryPartial Migrant
HabitatOcean, River, CoastRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America
FamilyClupeidaeClupeidae
OrderClupeiformesClupeiformes