Powan
📖 Overview
Powan (Coregonus clupeoides) is a ray-finned fish of the family Salmonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 38 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Powan is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Powan is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Powan is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Powan is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 57°N - 56°N, 5°W - 4°W
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Scottish Whitefish |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | كورجون رنكاني |
| 🌍CES | síh lochlomondský |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Powan-helt |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 似鯡白鮭 · 鯡形白鮭 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coregonus cepedii | Valenciennes | 1848 | Synonym |
| Coregonus lacepedei | Parnell | 1838 | Synonym |
| Coregonus microcephalus | Parnell | 1838 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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