Pelagic Fish
Dotted Gizzard Shad
Konosirus punctatus · Family: Clupeidae / Dorosomatidae
Pelagic Fish
Dotted Gizzard Shad
Konosirus punctatus · Family: Clupeidae / Dorosomatidae
About this Product
Dotted Gizzard Shad is a pelagic fish appreciated for its soft meat and high oil content. Used for human consumption, fish processing and bait fish markets. Recognized by its silver body and characteristic dotted markings near the gill area.
Habitat: Coastal marine and brackish waters, bays and shallow Atlantic coastal areas.
Commercial Names
English
Dotted Gizzard Shad
French
Alose Pointillée
Spanish
Sábalo Moteado
Portuguese
Sável Pintado
Italian
Alosa Puntinata
Arabic
هيلسا / شاد
Nutritional Value
Proteins
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Calcium
Phosphorus
Essential Minerals
Commercial Sizes
100–200 g200–400 g+400 g
Commercial Presentations
Whole Round (WR)Headed & Gutted (H/G)Frozen Whole
Full Technical Specifications
| Scientific Name | Konosirus punctatus |
| Family | Clupeidae / Dorosomatidae |
| Origin | Mauritania |
| Fishing Zone | FAO 34 — Eastern Central Atlantic |
| Specification | BQF / IQF |
| Packaging | Cardboard Box — 10/20 kg |
| MOQ | 1 × FCL (28 T) |
| Shelf Life | 18 months |
| Delivery Terms | FOB / CFR / CIF |
| Payment Terms | TT / LC at sight |
| Certifications | HACCPFDAGACC |