Coregonus Brienzii
📖 Overview
Coregonus Brienzii (Coregonus brienzii), first described by Selz, Dönz, Vonlanthen & Seehausen, 2020 is a medium-sized fish in the family Salmonidae (order Salmoniformes). Adults typically reach 22.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 10 to 100 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 Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
It is a medium-sized whitefish with moderate pigmentation on its fins and body. The flanks above the lateral line exhibit a light to dark greenish-blue coloration, complemented by moderate to numerous small pigmented dots on the scales along the flanks and dorsum. It is deep-bodied, a stout caudal peduncle, a short head, moderately large eyes, and a moderately thick, triangular-shaped eye socket.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coregonus Brienzii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 10 - 100 m . Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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