Alosa curensis (Suvorov, 1907) Kura shad |
Family: | Alosidae (Shads and Sardines) | |||
Max. size: | 19 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish | |||
Distribution: | Europe and Asia: Caspian Sea in the vicinities of the Kura River, Azerbaijan. | |||
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Biology: | A poorly studied species which occurs in brackish water (Ref. 593). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |