Maraena Whitefish
Coregonus maraena
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–20 m
- Max size: 1.3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The maraena whitefish forages along coasts and in deep cool lakes, feeding on bottom crustaceans, mollusks, insect larvae and small fish. It spawns in shallow rapids and lowland rivers, and northern stocks make some of the longest migrations between feeding and spawning grounds of any whitefish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Salmoniformes › Salmonidae › Coregonus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712453.
FAQ
- How deep does the Maraena Whitefish live?
- The Maraena Whitefish (Coregonus maraena) is typically found at 10–20 m.
- Is the Maraena Whitefish dangerous to divers?
- The Maraena Whitefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Maraena Whitefish get?
- The Maraena Whitefish grows to about 1.3 m.