Alosa sapidissima American shad

ShoalBase has 4 records for this species, reported from 2 countries.

Social systemsaggregation (spawning), schooling, solitary
Group sizeshuge groups (>1000), large groups (100-1000), medium groups (10-100), small groups (3-10), solitary
Habitatsbrackish, lake/pond, pelagic marine, river/stream
Life stages observedadult, juvenile, spawning
Evidence sourcesbook / field guide, online resource (website or database), published peer-reviewed paper
CountriesCanada, USA
FamilyAlosidae
OrderClupeiformes
ClassTeleostei