Family: |
Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Coregoninae |
Max. size: |
37 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 11 years |
Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; depth range 30 - 190 m |
Distribution: |
North America: found only in Great Lakes (except Lake Erie) in Canada-USA and Lake Nipigon in Canada. This species is probably extirpated from Lake Ontario and Lake Nipigon, rare in Lake Michigan, and declining in Lake Superior and Lake Huron. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in large lakes, generally at depths of 30-190 m (Ref.86798). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 August 1996 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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