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Clupea alosa, shad
Plate 57 by Edward Donovan from his British Fishes, Vol 1, 1802
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1768 1837 Actinopterygii Alosa Bony Fish Clupea Clupeidae Clupeiform Clupeiformes Donovan Edward Donovan Fishes Forked Herring Osteichthyes Ray Finned Fish Shad Spotted Tail
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Plate 57: Clupea alosa, or the Shad, is depicted in this exquisite illustration from Edward Donovan's seminal work, "British Fishes," Volume 1, published in 1802. Donovan, a renowned naturalist and artist, meticulously captured the intricate details of this elongated, slender fish, which is a member of the Clupeidae family and the order Clupeiformes. The Shad is a bony fish, characterized by its actinopterygian (ray-finned) body and its status as an osteichthyan, or bony fish. This particular species, Alosa alosa, is also known as the Allis Shad or the European Shad. It is easily distinguishable by its spotted body, with a series of dark spots running along its sides, and its forked, caudal fin. The Shad is a clupeiform fish, meaning it belongs to the group of herring-like fish, and is commonly found in the North Atlantic and North Sea. Donovan's illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of this important fish species, which was a staple food source for many coastal communities during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Shad's migratory behavior, during which they swim upstream to freshwater to spawn, is also depicted in the illustration, with the fish shown leaping out of the water. This beautiful and historic print is a testament to Donovan's skill as an artist and his dedication to documenting the natural world.
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