Review of the Herrings of Iran (Family Clupeidae)

Abstract

The systematics, morphology, distribution, biology, economic importance and conservation of the herrings (kilkas and shads) of Iran are described, the species are illustrated, and a bibliography on these fishes in Iran is provided. There are 9 native species in the genera Clupeonella, Alosa and Tenualosa in the Caspian Sea and rivers of southern Iran.

Keywords

• Morphology, Biology, Alosa, Clupeonella, Tenualosa, Kilka, Shad.