| Family: |
Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Coregoninae |
| Max. size: |
35 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Europe: Wales: Lake Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Lacustrine, in open water. Spawns in January to February in shallow bays on stones and gravel. Feeds on crustaceans and insects (Ref. 59043).
Status of threat: Threatened by degradation of water quality and introduction of Gymnocephalus cernua, which preys on egg and larvae. A second population is being established in Llyn Arenig (Ref. 59043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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