Specimen Information

Alosa sapidissima
Alosa sapidissima
(American Shad)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID33327
GroupFishes
GenusAlosa
Speciessapidissima
Common NameAmerican Shad
StateID
LocalitySnake River to Lewiston (whole length of state)
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLower Snake-Asotin
HUC8 Number17060103
Map
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Collection Year1978
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:133
Author:Simpson, J., and R. Wallace.
Date:1978
Title:Fishes of Idaho.
Publisher:University of Idaho Press
Pages:237 pp
CommentsExtending its range up to Lewiston as impoundments of the lower Snake River are completed.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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