Alosa macedonica Alosa macedonica Alosa macedonica, or the Macedonian shad (also known as "liparia"), is a landlocked species of clupeid fish endemic to Greece. Its single natural occurrence is the freshwater Lake Volvi in northern Greece. It is threatened by habitat loss. "Alosa macedonica" is a member of the "Alosa" genus, whose other species are often anadromous migrating between marine and freshwater. Research suggests that the ancestors of "Alosa macedonica" inhabited marine regions of the Aegean Sea. "Alosa macedonica" have teeth in the palatine and vomer. They have approximately 50 vertebrae and 106-128 gill rakers. They are about 181-230mm in length and
Types of fish in Uganda excavated cavities or holes. Types of fish in Uganda There are two major sources of fish in Uganda; one is from aquaculture, the other from fishing in rivers and lakes. Different types of fish flourish in different water sources. The waters of Uganda contain an impressive array of fish species—over 90 in all. This count does not include the Haplochromis complex, which itself is made up of more than 200 species. Fish that are the target of most commercial and subsistence exploitation include species of Lates (Nile perch), Oreochromis (Nile tilapia), the herring-like Alestes, the catfishes Bagrus and Clarias, Hydrocynus