Cisco
Coregonus artedi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–64 m
- Max size: 57 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A freshwater whitefish of cold open lakes and large rivers, the cisco also ranges into the coastal waters of Hudson Bay. It feeds on plankton and crustaceans, and reaches markets fresh, smoked or frozen.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Salmoniformes › Salmonidae › Coregonus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158725.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cisco live?
- The Cisco (Coregonus artedi) is typically found at 0–64 m.
- Is the Cisco dangerous to divers?
- The Cisco is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cisco get?
- The Cisco grows to about 57 cm.