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Coregonus hiemalis Jurine, 1825 |
| Family: | Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Coregoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Europe: Lake Bourget (France) and Lake Genèva ( France, Switzerland). Introduced in Lake Aiguebelette (France). Original population extirpated in Lake Geneva, but as offspring of Lake Bourget populations are hatched and reared in Thonon, escapes should be expected. (Ref. 59043). | |||
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| Biology: | Lacustrine. Found in deeper parts of the lake. Spawns in shallow water, on gravel, near shore in December. (Ref. 59043). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 07 June 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||