Family: |
Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Coregoninae |
Max. size: |
29 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 7 years |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Europe: lakes Ammersee, Starnberger See, Tegernsee, Schliersee, Kochelsee; Austria: Traunsee, Hallstädtersee. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Pelagic in surface layers. Feeds mainly on zooplankton, rarely on benthic invertebrates. May consume large amounts of small fish in summer. Usually spawns above gravel or rocks on bottom or along shores. Spawns for the first time at 3 years (Ref. 59043). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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