Coregonus lucinensis Thienemann, 1933

Family:  Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Coregoninae
Max. size:  16 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Europe: Lake Breiter Luzin in northern Germany.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A lacustrine species reported to inhabit deep water layers (20-58 m) and move to shallow waters to spawn (Ref. 59043). A small deep-water species with large eyes (Ref. 13696). Spawns April-July, usually May-June. Feeds mainly on chironomids and Mysis relicta (Ref. 59043).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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