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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Temperate

Coregonus Alpinus

Coregonus alpinus Fatio, 1885
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Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
40–150 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Lacustrine, in deep water. Feeds on benthic invertebrates, especially chironomids. Spawns in August - December, at 40-150 m deep, mainly near torrent deltas .

Scientific Name
Coregonus alpinus
Authority
Fatio, 1885
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
25 cm
Depth Range
40–150 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Coregonus Alpinus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coregonus Alpinus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Coregonus Alpinus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Coregonus Alpinus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 40 - 150 m . Temperate; 47°N - 46°N, 7°E - 8°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3
Food Items

benthic invertebrates, especially chironomids

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Fatio, 1885

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