Chinese gizzard shad (Clupanodon thrissa)

Scientific name: Clupanodon thrissa Linnaeus, 1758

Chinese gizzard shad (Clupanodon thrissa)

The Chinese gizzard shad (Clupanodon thrissa) is a freshwater fish of the family Clupeidae.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 22 - 28. Body moderately deep; belly with 16 to 19 (usually 18) + 9 to 12 (usually 10 or 11) total 27 to 31 (usually 29 or 30) scutes; pre-dorsal scutes present, 17 to 26 (usually 20 to 25). gill rakers of first arch at least 3/4 length of gill filaments. Vertebrae 43 to 46 (usually 44 or 45). A dark spot behind gill opening, followed by further spots on flank.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Clupanodon thrissa
Family
Clupeidae (Herrings, shads and sardines)
Order
Clupeiformes (Herrings)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
26.0
Depth range
0–50 m (0–164 ft)
Environment
Marine; freshwater; brackish; pelagic-neritic; anadromous; depth range 0 - 50 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Northwest Pacific: China, apparently south to Viet Nam (Philippine records of Fowler appear doubtful). Specimens were recorded from Phuket Island, Thailand (Andaman Sea).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Uses
Fisheries: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Assuming tm=1)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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