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 Salt and Freshwater Neighbors


American Shad (Alosa sapidissima)
Hand-colored etching by Edward Donovan from his drawing
From: E. Donovan, The Natural History of British Fishes: including scientific and general descriptions. Vol. 3 of 5 (London, 1802–1808)
NYPL, Rare Books Division

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