📖 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
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Peled is currently being
compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Peled is currently being
reviewed.
🦐 Diet
small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods
🌍 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
Food Items
zooplankton (mostly crustaceans), benthic animals (especially insect larvae and mussels, also algae)
📐 Morphometrics
Length–Weight Relationship:
W = 0.00537 × L3.26
(TL)
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
IUCN Category
Least Concern
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
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
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