Coregonus maxillaris Günther, 1866

Family:  Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Coregoninae
Max. size:  50 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Europe: Sweden: Lakes Vänern, Locknesjön, Skalka-Parkijauir, Storvindeln, Storlaisan, Storuman, Vojmsjön, Siljan, Övre Särvsjön, Östra Vattnan, Orten-Ransjön (Ref. 59043).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Lacustrine, in deeper waters. Feeds on benthic invertebrates, especially gammarids, molluscs and insect larvae. Spawns on gravel to stone bottom, at 1-10 m depth (Ref. 59043).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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