Coregonus Supersum
📖 Overview
Coregonus Supersum (Coregonus supersum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Salmonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 41.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 40 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
It is a large whitefish species characterized by strong pigmentation on all fins and the body. The flanks above the lateral line display a greenish-blue coloration. It is deep-bodied (23.2-26.6% SL, mean = 24.4), has a blunt snout, and a short head (19.8-21.8% SL, mean = 20.9). The mouth is sub-terminal, and the small eyes (eye diameter: 18.2-21.7% HL, mean = 19.9) are set in thick, triangular-shaped sockets. The caudal peduncle is short and robust (caudal peduncle depth: 6.7-8.1% SL, mean = 7.2; caudal peduncle length: 12.2-14.4% SL, mean = 13.1). The species also has relatively few, short gill rakers (longest gill raker: 8.9–12.4% HL, mean = 10.1; total gill raker number: 21-27).
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coregonus Supersum is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Coregonus Supersum is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Coregonus Supersum is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 40 m . Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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