Coregonus maxillaris Günther, 1866

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Salmoniformes

Family: Salmonidae

Genus: Coregonus

Species: Coregonus maxillaris Günther, 1866

Climate Zone


  • Temperate
  • Location


  • Europe: Sweden: Lakes Vänern, Locknesjön, Skalka-Parkijauir, Storvindeln, Storlaisan, Storuman, Vojmsjön, Siljan, Övre Särvsjön, Östra Vattnan, Orten-Ransjön (Ref. 59043).
  • Biology


    Lacustrine, in deeper waters. Feeds on benthic invertebrates, especially gammarids, molluscs and insect larvae. Spawns on gravel to stone bottom, at 1-10 m depth (Ref. 59043).

    Habitat


    benthopelagic

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless