†Alosa sapidissima Wilson 1811 (herring)
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Actinopteri - Clupeiformes - Clupeoidei
Alternative combination: Clupea sapidissima
Belongs to Alosa according to R. W. Purdy et al. 2001
Sister taxa: Alosa bohemica, Alosa crassa, Alosa elongata, Alosa ganolytoides, Alosa genuina, Alosa numidica, Alosa paulicrenata, Alosa renoui, Alosa sagorensis, Alosa sculptata, Alosa tanaica
Ecology: nektonic carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Canada (1: Quebec collection)
• Pliocene of United States (1: North Carolina)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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