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Milner, J.W. 1874. Report on the propagation of the shad (Alosa sapidissima) and its introduction into new waters by the U.S. Fish Commissioner in 1873. Pages 419-451 in Report of the commissioner for 1872-1873. United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Washington, DC.
Reference Details:
Reference Number: 1776
Type: Book Chapter
Author: Milner, J.W.
Date (year): 1874
Book Title: Report of the commissioner for 1872-1873.
Editor:
Edition:
Chapter Title:Report on the propagation of the shad (Alosa sapidissima) and its introduction into new waters by the U.S. Fish Commissioner in 1873.
Publisher:United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries
Publisher Location:Washington, DC
Volume:
Pages: 419-451
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Keywords: Vermont, Michigan, historical, American shad, Alosa sapidissima
Species Profiles and Specimens that use this Reference:

Alosa sapidissima

    MI - Detroit River at Detroit
    MI - Grand River at Ionia

Anguilla rostrata

    IL - Calumet River, south of Chicago
    WI - Fox River at Appleton

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