Where Does Allis Shad Live?

Allis Shad lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Allis Shad

Water type

brackish

Depth

Primarily pelagic in marine environments, migrating to shallow to moderately deep freshwater rivers (1-10 meters) for spawning.

Environment

Coastal marine waters, estuaries, and large, free-flowing rivers with gravel or sandy bottoms for spawning.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from southern Norway and the Baltic Sea (rarely) south to Morocco, including the Mediterranean Sea. Spawning rivers are primarily in France, Portugal, Spain, and historically, the UK and Germany.

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