| Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Coregoninae |
| 35 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Europe: Wales: Lake Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala). |
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| 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). |
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Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 (B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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