Biology:Coregonus zugensis

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Coregonus zugensis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Salmoniformes
Family: Salmonidae
Genus: Coregonus
Species:
C. zugensis
Binomial name
Coregonus zugensis
Nüsslin, 1882

Coregonus zugensis, also known as the Swiss whitefish, is a freshwater species of fish of the subfamily Coregoninae which is found in Europe lakes of Lucerne and Zug.[2] However, in a recent study, it was found that the species had been extirpated from Lake Zug.[3]

Description

Coregonus zugensis is benthopelagic, living 20–80 meters (65–263 feet) underwater.[4] It can reach a maximum recorded length of 20 centimeters (7 inches). It usually feeds on zooplankton and insect nymphs.[5]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q939584 entry