Fishing for Humpback whitefish

Coregonus pidschian

The humpback whitefish is identified by its robust, hump-backed body and silvery scales. It resides in the cold freshwater rivers and lakes of Alaska and northwestern Canada. Typically, it grows to about 12-24 inches and weighs up to 8 pounds. The whitefish feeds primarily on benthic organisms and exhibits migratory behavior, often moving in schools during spawning seasons. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed / Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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