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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Coregonus Maxillaris

Coregonus maxillaris Günther, 1866
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Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Lacustrine, in deeper waters. Feeds on benthic invertebrates, especially gammarids, molluscs and insect larvae. Spawns on gravel to stone bottom, at 1-10 m depth .

Scientific Name
Coregonus maxillaris
Authority
Günther, 1866
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
50 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Coregonus Maxillaris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coregonus Maxillaris 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
3.4±0.3
Food Items

benthic invertebrates, especially gammarids, molluscs and insect larvae

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
50cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
56.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Günther, 1866

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