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). |
Diagnosis: |
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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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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