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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Boreal

Coregonus Migratorius

Coregonus migratorius Georgi, 1775
Max Length
56 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Boreal
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Coregonus Migratorius is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Coregonus migratorius
Authority
Georgi, 1775
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Boreal
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
56 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Water Temp
4–16 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coregonus Migratorius is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Coregonus Migratorius is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
36.5cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 20 - ?. Boreal; 4°C - 16°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00407 × L3.27 (TL)
Max TL
56cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
4–16°C
pH Range
7–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Boreal
Described By
Georgi, 1775

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Coregonus Migratorius is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
  • Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
  • Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
  • Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
  • Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Coregonus Migratorius is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Coregonus Migratorius has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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