Coregonus heglingus Schinz, 1822

Family:  Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Coregoninae
Max. size:  24 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 20 - 80 m
Distribution:  Europe: lakes Zürich and Walenstadt, Switzerland.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Lacustrine, in deep waters. Feeds on plankton in midwater and on benthic invertebrates (snails, chironomids). Spawns near shores at depths of 20-80 m. (Ref. 59043).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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