Irish pollan
📖 Overview
Lacustrine, in open waters . Feeds on bottom invertebrates and on semi-pelagic crustaceans (Mysis relicta), and also on their own eggs . Status of threat: Threatened by eutrophication, introductions and warming of lakes. Only remaining abundant population in Lough Neagh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Irish pollan is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Irish pollan is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Spawning takes place in the lakes, over beds of gravel or stones in relatively shallow waters. The eggs fall into spaces between the stones.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 55°N - 52°N, 7°W - 6°W
🌿 Ecology
bottom invertebrates and on semi-pelagic crustaceans (Mysis relicta), and also on their own eggs (Re
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Coregonus Pollan is an edible species."
- 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
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 2,310 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Irish pollan has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (oily fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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