American Shad vs Gulf menhaden
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
Gulf menhaden
0.3 m
| American Shad | Gulf menhaden | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5–5.5 kg | 50–250 g |
| Length | 38–76 cm | 15–30 cm |
| Top Speed | – | 15 km/h |
| Lifespan | 3–13 yrs | 3–5 yrs |
| Incubation | 3 days | – |
| Offspring | 30000–600000 | 20000–100000 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Ocean, River, Coast | Ocean, Coast, Wetland |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Family | Clupeidae | Clupeidae |
| Order | Clupeiformes | Clupeiformes |