Alosa macedonica spawn around the months of July and August. Apart from Lake Volvi, the species was previously present in Lake Koronia but in 1995 the lake dried up killing all the fish. 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
Fish as food "fiscas") which was pronounced as it is today. English also has the term seafood, which covers fish found in the seas and oceans as well as other marine life used as food. Over 32,000 species of fish have been described, making them the most diverse group of vertebrates. In addition, there are many species of shellfish. However, only a small number of species are commonly eaten by humans. Fish can be prepared in a variety of ways. It can be uncooked (raw) ("e.g.," sashimi). It can be cured by marinating ("e.g.," ceviche), pickling ("e.g.," pickled herring), or smoking ("e.g.," smoked