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Lake Whitefish

Coregonus clupeaformis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Salmoniformes ›Family: Salmonidae ›Genus: Coregonus

About

The lake whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) is a species of freshwater whitefish from North America. Lake whitefish are found throughout much of Canada and parts of the northern United States, including all of the Great Lakes. The lake whitefish is sometimes referred to as a "humpback" fish due to the small size of the head in relation to the length of the body. It is a valuable commercial fish, and also occasionally taken by sport fishermen. Smoked,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lake Whitefish?
The scientific name of Lake Whitefish is Coregonus clupeaformis.
What kingdom does Lake Whitefish belong to?
Lake Whitefish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Lake Whitefish belong to?
Lake Whitefish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Lake Whitefish belong to?
Lake Whitefish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Lake Whitefish belong to?
Lake Whitefish belongs to the order Salmoniformes.
What family does Lake Whitefish belong to?
Lake Whitefish belongs to the family Salmonidae.
What genus does Lake Whitefish belong to?
Lake Whitefish belongs to the genus Coregonus.