Sardine Cisco
Coregonus sardinella
- Group: Other
- Max size: 47 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The sardine cisco is a slender whitefish of cold northern coasts, estuaries and large lakes, growing to nearly half a metre. River and brackish populations travel long distances to reach their spawning grounds, while those settled in lakes tend to stay put their whole lives.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Salmoniformes › Salmonidae › Coregonus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127181.
FAQ
- Is the Sardine Cisco dangerous to divers?
- The Sardine Cisco is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sardine Cisco get?
- The Sardine Cisco grows to about 47 cm.