Indian River Shad
NameIndian River Shad
Scientific NameGudusia chapra
Common NamesIndian River Shad, Indian Gizzard Shad, Chapra
FamilyClupeidae
OriginSouth Asia, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger Rasboras, Peaceful Barbs, Other large, peaceful riverine fish
Description
The Indian River Shad is a schooling freshwater fish native to the river systems of the Indian subcontinent. It possesses a silvery, compressed body and a deeply forked caudal fin, often displaying a dark spot behind the gill cover. While primarily a food fish, it can be kept by advanced aquarists in very large aquariums that can accommodate its schooling nature and size.
