Powan (Coregonus clupeoides)

Scientific name: Coregonus clupeoides Lacep?de, 1803

The Powan (Coregonus clupeoides) is a freshwater fish of the family Salmonidae. Native range: Europe, Loch Lomond and Loch Eck; introduced in two reservoirs in Loch Lomond basin (Loch Sloy, Carron Reservoir).

Biology

Lacustrine, in open water. Feeds on crustaceans and insects.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Coregonus clupeoides
Family
Salmonidae (Salmonids)
Order
Salmoniformes (Salmons)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
38.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Europe: Loch Lomond and Loch Eck; introduced in two reservoirs in Loch Lomond basin (Loch Sloy, Carron Reservoir).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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