Shortnose Gizzard Shad
📖 Overview
Shortnose Gizzard Shad (Anodontostoma chacunda) is a ray-finned fish of the family Dorosomatidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters in pelagic environments. It occurs at depths between 0 and 50 metres. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Shortnose Gizzard Shad is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shortnose Gizzard Shad is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Shortnose Gizzard Shad is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Habitat and distribution data for Shortnose Gizzard Shad is currently being compiled.
🌿 Ecology
diatoms, radiolarians, mollusks, copepods, and crustaceans (in that order of importance, at least in
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Shortnose Gizzard Shad 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
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 416 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Shortnose Gizzard Shad has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Chacunda gizzard shad · shortnose gizzard shad |
| 🌍FAS | Govaf-e-koochak |
| 🇫🇷French | Alose chaconde |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | sábalo chacunda |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .
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