See text Dorosoma is a genus that contains five species of shads, within the family Dorosomatidae.

The five species are native to the North and/or Central America, and are mostly known from fresh water, though some may reside in the waters of estuaries and bays.

[2][3] The American gizzard shad is important to the food web in America due to being a source of game fish food.

They also have a long history of stock introductions that can lead to disruptions to the food web.

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