American Shad vs Striped parrotfish
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
Striped parrotfish
0.28 m
| American Shad | Striped parrotfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5–5.5 kg | 30–150 g |
| Length | 38–76 cm | 15–28 cm |
| Lifespan | 3–13 yrs | 4–7 yrs |
| Incubation | 3 days | – |
| Offspring | 30000–600000 | 10000–50000 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Resident |
| Habitat | Ocean, River, Coast | Reef, Coast, Ocean |
| Regions | North America | North America, South America |
| Family | Clupeidae | Scaridae |
| Order | Clupeiformes | Perciformes |