Thymallus nigrescens Dorogostaisky, 1923 Kosogol grayling |
photo by
Reddish, P.E. |
Family: | Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Thymallinae | |||
Max. size: | 48.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | Asia: endemic to Lake Khuvsgul, Mongolia. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Small in size, mature at a length of 17-20 cm TL (Ref. 593). Omnivore, feeding predominantly on plankton (Ref. 41072). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |