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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Coregonus Bavaricus

Coregonus bavaricus Hofer, 1909
Max Length
24.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
40–85 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Coregonus Bavaricus (Coregonus bavaricus), first described by Hofer, 1909 is a medium-sized fish in the family Salmonidae (order Salmoniformes). Adults typically reach 24.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 40 to 85 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.

Scientific Name
Coregonus bavaricus
Authority
Hofer, 1909
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
24.1 cm
Depth Range
40–85 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Coregonus Bavaricus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coregonus Bavaricus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 🪺 Nest Builder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Nest
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 40 - 85 m . Temperate; 48°N - 47°N, 11°E - 12°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
24.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Hofer, 1909

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