Reeves' Shad and Similar Species
Tenualosa reevesii
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Reeves' Shad. Here are the key differences.
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Hilsa Shad
Tenualosa ilisha
Key differences: T. ilisha generally has a more elongated body shape, fewer ventral scutes (typically 30-33 vs. 33-36 in T. reevesii), and a slightly different head profile. Its geographic range is primarily in the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal.
Toli Shad
Tenualosa toli
Key differences: T. toli has a more rounded belly profile and typically fewer gill rakers than T. reevesii. Its distribution is also more southerly, extending into Southeast Asia.
Fringe-scale Sardinella
Sardinella fimbriata
Key differences: Sardinella species are generally smaller, have a less compressed body, and lack the prominent ventral scutes characteristic of Tenualosa species. Their scales are also typically smaller.
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