Coregonus Litoralis
📖 Overview
Coregonus Litoralis (Coregonus litoralis), first described by Selz & Seehausen, 2023 is a medium-sized fish in the family Salmonidae (order Salmoniformes). Adults typically reach 39.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 1 to 40 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 large species with distinct pigmentation on its fins and body. The flanks above the lateral line is greenish-blue that sometimes has a pale mustard yellow undertone. Small pigmented dots, ranging from moderate to abundant, are present on the scales along the flanks and dorsum. The species is deep-bodied, a blunt snout, a short head, a sub-terminal mouth, and small eyes set within a thick, triangular-shaped socket. Its caudal peduncle is short and robust, and it has relatively few, short gill rakers.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coregonus Litoralis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 1 - 40 m . Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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