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Alosidae

Goureen

Alosa killarnensis

Eutrophic waters threaten an Irish endemic

Temperate
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Europe
Fusiform
Medium
Temperate fish

Goureen is a freshwater fish found around Europe. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 20 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Herrings
Family: Alosidae
Genus: Alosa
Maximum length: 20 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Europe: Endemic to Ireland.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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