Pelagic Fish

Dotted Gizzard Shad

Konosirus punctatus  ·  Family: Clupeidae / Dorosomatidae

Mauritania FAO 34 Frozen 18 months

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 NameKonosirus punctatus
FamilyClupeidae / Dorosomatidae
OriginMauritania
Fishing ZoneFAO 34 — Eastern Central Atlantic
SpecificationBQF / IQF
PackagingCardboard Box — 10/20 kg
MOQ1 × FCL (28 T)
Shelf Life18 months
Delivery TermsFOB / CFR / CIF
Payment TermsTT / LC at sight
Certifications
HACCPFDAGACC

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