Coregonus Kiletz
📖 Overview
Found in lakes at all depths. Preys on zooplankton and small benthos during juvenile stage and switches to fish diet at 17-20 cm SL. Life span ranges from 7-9 years, with exceptional records up to 19 years .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosed from other cisco species in Europe by possessing the following characters: in life and shortly after death, head and body dark grey to black with violet iridescences; eye diameter 22-27% HL; lateral line straight; and gill rakers 41-46. Differs from sympatric Coregonus albula in Lake Onega by having all fins dark grey to black (vs. hyaline), eggs dark yellowish pink (vs. pale yellow); and usually attaining maturity at 20 cm SL (vs. 9-12 cm SL) .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coregonus Kiletz is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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