| Family: |
Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Coregoninae |
| Max. size: |
35 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 450.0 g; max. reported age: 10 years |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Europe: Ireland: Lough Neagh, lower and upper Loughs Erne, Lough Ree and Lough Derg (Ref. 59043). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Lacustrine, in open waters (Ref. 59043). Feeds on bottom invertebrates and on semi-pelagic crustaceans (Mysis relicta), and also on their own eggs (Ref. 6258).
Status of threat: Threatened by eutrophication, introductions and warming of lakes. Only remaining abundant population in Lough Neagh (Ref. 59043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 05 November 2023 (Vulnerable) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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