Killarney shad
📖 Overview
Adults are pelagic in lacustrine areas . The females are larger than males. They spawn in June to July on gravel bars and gravelled shallows around large islands of the lake. Feed mainly on zooplankton. Population occupies a very small range and is threatened by eutrophication .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished from its congeners entering the freshwater in Atlantic basin by having 43-53 thin gill rakers at about 15-20 cm SL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Killarney shad is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Killarney shad is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Killarney shad is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic-neritic. Temperate Endemic to Ireland.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Alosa Killarnensis is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Killarney shad is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Killarney shad has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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