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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Coregonus Lucinensis

Coregonus lucinensis Thienemann, 1933
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Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

A lacustrine species reported to inhabit deep water layers (20-58 m) and move to shallow waters to spawn . A small deep-water species with large eyes . Spawns April-July, usually May-June. Feeds mainly on chironomids and Mysis relicta .

Scientific Name
Coregonus lucinensis
Authority
Thienemann, 1933
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
16 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Coregonus Lucinensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coregonus Lucinensis 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. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3
Food Items

chironomids and Mysis relicta (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Thienemann, 1933

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