Agone

Alosa agone

Six lakes south of the Alps share its waters

Alosa agone is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Alosa. It is an endangered species.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Herrings
Family: Alosidae
Genus: Alosa
Maximum length: 42.6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Europe: Lakes Como, Garda, Orta, Maggiore, Lugano and Iseo (northern Italy, Switzerland). Introduced in Lakes Bolsena, Bracciano and Vico (central Italy).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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