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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Temperate

Coregonus Zuerichensis

Coregonus zuerichensis Nüsslin, 1882
Max Length
42 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
12–100 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Coregonus Zuerichensis (Coregonus zuerichensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Salmonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 42 cm. It occurs at depths between 12 and 100 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.

Scientific Name
Coregonus zuerichensis
Authority
Nüsslin, 1882
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
42 cm
Depth Range
12–100 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
51.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Coregonus Zuerichensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Coregonus Zuerichensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Coregonus Zuerichensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Coregonus Zuerichensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 12 - 100 m . Temperate; 48°N - 47°N, 8°E - 10°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3
Food Items

plankton

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
42cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
51.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Nüsslin, 1882

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