BLUEBACK HERRING
Alosa aestivalis
Distribution of Blueback herring in Maryland (MBSS data):
The MBSS has collected the following fishes in the family Clupeidae:
| Common Name | Genus & species |
|---|---|
| Blueback herring | Alosa aestivalis |
| Gizzard shad | Dorosoma cepedianum |
| Hickory shad | Alosa mediocris |