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Least Cisco
Coregonus albula
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Salmoniformes βΊFamily: Salmonidae βΊGenus: Coregonus
About
Coregonus albula, known as the vendace or as the European cisco, is a species of freshwater whitefish in the family Salmonidae. It is found in lakes in northern Europe, especially Finland, Sweden, Russia and Estonia, and in some lakes of Norway, the United Kingdom, northern Germany and Poland. It is also found in diluted brackish water in the Gulfs of Finland and Bothnia, both of which are in the Baltic Sea.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Least Cisco is Coregonus albula.
- Least Cisco belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Least Cisco belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Least Cisco belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Least Cisco belongs to the order Salmoniformes.
- Least Cisco belongs to the family Salmonidae.
- Least Cisco belongs to the genus Coregonus.