| Family: |
Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Coregoninae |
| Max. size: |
27.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 10 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Europe: Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. |
| Diagnosis: |
It is a medium-sized whitefish with moderate pigmentation on its fins and body. Its flanks above the lateral line are greenish-blue, with a moderate number of small pigmented dots on the scales. The species features a short head, a sub-terminal mouth, thick and triangular-shaped eye sockets, and a relatively short, stout caudal peduncle. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 17 November 2023 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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