Tenualosa macrura
Tenualosa macrura is a species of fish in the family Clupeidae.[1][2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Clupeiformes |
| Family: | Dorosomatidae |
| Genus: | Tenualosa |
| Species: | T. macrura
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| Binomial name | |
| Tenualosa macrura Pieter Bleeker, 1852
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Description
[edit]Tenualosa macrura known by its common name the longtail shad, described by Pieter Bleeker in 1852, is a species of shad in the family Clupeidae. Found in tropical and subtropical waters of Southeast Asia, it inhabits coastal areas, estuaries, and river mouths, displaying an anadromous life cycle where it migrates upriver to spawn in freshwater. The fish is characterized by its streamlined, silvery body and an elongated tail, which distinguishes it from other species in the genus. Feeding primarily on plankton, it plays an essential role in the aquatic food web. Economically significant, T. macrura is widely harvested for human consumption, both fresh and dried. However, overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution threaten its populations, highlighting the need for sustainable management and conservation efforts.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tenualosa macrura summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
- ^ "UniProt". www.uniprot.org. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
- ^ "Tenualosa macrura summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2024-12-23.