pusilla, Clupea Mitchill [S. L.] 1814:20 [Report, in part, of Samuel L. Mitchill; ref. 3030] New York, U.S.A. No types known. Also in Mitchill 1815:452 [ref. 13292]. •Questionably a synonym of Alosa mediocris (Mitchill 1814) -- (Whitehead 1985:203 [ref. 5141]). Current status: Uncertain as Alosa mediocris (Mitchill 1814). Alosidae. Habitat: freshwater, brackish, marine.