Coregonus alpinus Fatio, 1885 |
Family: | Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Coregoninae | |||
Max. size: | 25 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 40 - 150 m | |||
Distribution: | Europe: Lake Thun, Switzerland. | |||
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Biology: | Lacustrine, in deep water. Feeds on benthic invertebrates, especially chironomids. Spawns in August - December, at 40-150 m deep, mainly near torrent deltas (Ref. 59043). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 23 November 2023 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |