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Alabama Shad

Alosa alabamae Jordan and Evermann 1896 Family Clupeidae The Alabama shad is a member of the herring family. This species lacks teeth on the jaws, and its cheek is deeper than i…
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A member of the herring family, the Alabama shad (Alosa alabamae) is a marine species that lives along the Gulf Coast and ascends rivers during its spawning season. #FamilyClupeidae #FloridaFish #Fishing #FreshwaterID #FishID

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A member of the herring family, the Alabama shad (Alosa alabamae) is a marine species that lives along the Gulf Coast and ascends rivers during its spawning season. #FamilyClupeidae #FloridaFish #Fishing #FreshwaterID #FishID

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