Volga shad
📖 Overview
Occurs in a wide variety of marine habitats; migrate to delta and lower reaches of large rivers and spawns in main channel. Feeds on a wide variety of zooplankton (e.g. crustaceans) and small fish. Enters rivers with ripe gonads. Eggs are pelagic .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Volga shad is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Volga shad is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Volga shad is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Volga shad is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; pelagic; anadromous . Boreal
🌿 Ecology
a wide variety of zooplankton (e
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Volga shad is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Volga shad has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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