Coregonus gutturosus (Gmelin, 1818)

Family:  Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Coregoninae
Max. size:  29 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 140 m
Distribution:  Europe: Extinct; formerly in Lake Constance, Switzerland, Germany, Austria.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Lacustrine, in deep water. Feeds on benthic invertebrates (especially mussels and snails). Spawns in 10-60 m. depth. After spawning migrates to deeper places, at depths of up to about 140 m. Migrates to 50-60 m in March - April (Ref. 59043).
IUCN Red List Status: Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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