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Diadromous Least Concern 🍽️ Edible ⚡ Potential pest 🌡️ Polar

Peled

Coregonus peled Gmelin, 1789
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
5.0 kg
Lifespan
13 yrs
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
5–11 m
Climate
Polar
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Adults are found in fresh and estuarine waters. Lacustrine, fluvial and anadromous forms exist . Adults live up to 13 years (6 in dwarf form). They feed on zooplankton (mostly crustaceans), benthic animals (especially insect larvae and mussels, also algae) and insects from surface. .

Scientific Name
Coregonus peled
Authority
Gmelin, 1789
Habitat
Diadromous
Climate
Polar
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
5 kg
Lifespan
13 years
Depth Range
5–11 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Migration
Anadromous
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Peled is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Peled is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
29cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; anadromous ; depth range 5 - 11 m . Polar; 74°N - 64°N east one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Anadromous
Trophic Level
4.1±0.63
Food Items

zooplankton (mostly crustaceans), benthic animals (especially insect larvae and mussels, also algae)

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.26 (TL)
Max TL
50cm
Max Weight
5,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Polar
Described By
Gmelin, 1789

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Coregonus Peled 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 Peled is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Peled 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
✓ Sustainable Choice

🔬 Full Nutritional Profile

Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (oily fish average)

Proximate Composition
Energy180 kcal
Moisture68 %
Protein22 %
Total Fat8 %
Ash1.4 %
Fatty Acids (g)
Saturated Fat1.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.2 g
Omega-3 Total2 g
EPA0.6 g
DHA1.1 g
Omega-6 Total0.6 g
Key Minerals & Vitamins
Calcium15 mg
Iron0.9 mg
Magnesium28 mg
Phosphorus235 mg
Potassium380 mg
Sodium55 mg
Zinc0.5 mg
Selenium35 µg
Vitamin D550 IU
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)8 mg
Vitamin B123.2 µg

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
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