American Shad vs Spot
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
Spot
0.36 m
| American Shad | Spot | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5–5.5 kg | 50–600 g |
| Length | 38–76 cm | 15–36 cm |
| Lifespan | 3–13 yrs | 3–6 yrs |
| Incubation | 3 days | – |
| Offspring | 30000–600000 | 10000–1500000 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Ocean, River, Coast | Coast, Ocean, Wetland |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Family | Clupeidae | Sciaenidae |
| Order | Clupeiformes | Perciformes |