Fishing for Pygmy whitefish

Prosopium coulterii

The pygmy whitefish is a small freshwater fish typically measuring 3-6 inches and weighing up to 0.1 pounds. It has a slender, silvery body with a slightly forked tail. Found in cold, clear lakes and streams of North America, it feeds on aquatic insects and zooplankton. The species is known for its schooling behavior and seasonal migrations. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

Common depth

59 ft - 551 ft

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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