| Family: |
Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Coregoninae |
| Max. size: |
29 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 140 m |
| Distribution: |
Europe: Extinct; formerly in Lake Constance, Switzerland, Germany, Austria. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Lacustrine, in deep water. Feeds on benthic invertebrates (especially mussels and snails). Spawns in 10-60 m. depth. After spawning migrates to deeper places, at depths of up to about 140 m. Migrates to 50-60 m in March - April (Ref. 59043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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