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Brevoortia tyrannus (Latrobe 1802) Family Clupeidae The Atlantic shad is a member of the herring family, and has many small spots along its side. The posterior edge of its pelvi…
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The Atlantic shad (Brevoortia tyrannus) has many small spots along its side. The Atlantic shad is a marine species that enters rivers, creeks and canals that open to estuarine area. #FamilyClupeidae #FloridaFish #Fishing #FreshwaterID #FishID

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The Atlantic shad (Brevoortia tyrannus) has many small spots along its side. The Atlantic shad is a marine species that enters rivers, creeks and canals that open to estuarine area. #FamilyClupeidae #FloridaFish #Fishing #FreshwaterID #FishID

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