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GIZZARD SHAD
Dorosoma cepedianum
Illustration by Dave Neely |
The Gizzard shad is a member of the Herring family (Clupeidae). Attempts have been made to stock this species as a forage base for game fish but they are only small enough to be taken by predators for a short time due to their rapid growth rate. The map below shows presence (green circles) of this species in the 1995-2019 MBSS dataset. |
Distribution of Gizzard shad 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 |