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Omul

Coregonus migratorius

Taxonomy

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

About

The omul, Coregonus migratorius, also known as Baikal omul (Russian: байкальский омуль), is a whitefish species of the salmon family endemic to Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia. It is considered a delicacy and is the object of one of the largest commercial fisheries on Lake Baikal. In 2004, it was listed by an unknown group in Russia as an endangered species.

Frequently Asked Questions

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