communis, Alosa Yarrell [W.] 1836:136, Fig. [A history of British fishes; ref. 4812] Thames and Severn rivers, U.K. No types known. •Synonym of Alosa alosa (Linnaeus 1758) -- (Svetovidov 1973:105 [ref. 7169], Poll et al. 1984:41 [ref. 6172], Whitehead 1985:194 [ref. 5141], Whitehead 1990:208 [ref. 14039], Quignard & Douchement 1991:89 [ref. 24829], Kottelat 1997:37 [ref. 22952]). Current status: Synonym of Alosa alosa (Linnaeus 1758). Alosidae. Habitat: freshwater, brackish, marine.