Bear Lake whitefish
📖 Overview
Bear Lake whitefish (Prosopium abyssicola) is a ray-finned fish of the family Salmonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 28 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bear Lake whitefish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bear Lake whitefish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory . Temperate; 42°N - 41°N North America: Endemic to Lake Bear, southeast Idaho and northern Utah in USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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