Coregonus alpinus Fatio, 1885

Family:  Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Coregoninae
Max. size:  25 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 40 - 150 m
Distribution:  Europe: Lake Thun, Switzerland.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Lacustrine, in deep water. Feeds on benthic invertebrates, especially chironomids. Spawns in August - December, at 40-150 m deep, mainly near torrent deltas (Ref. 59043).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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