Coregonus Suspensus
📖 Overview
Coregonus Suspensus (Coregonus suspensus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Salmonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
This medium-sized whitefish (standard length at 3 years: 266-315 mm, mean = 289 mm) exhibits weak pigmentation on the pectoral fin and average pigmentation on all other fins and the body. The flanks above the lateral line display a greenish-blue color, with none to a few small pigmented dots on the scales. It features a pointed snout tip, triangular eye sockets, and numerous moderately long gill rakers (longest gill raker: 13.2-16.4% HL; total gill rakers: 33-37).
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coregonus Suspensus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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