VUVulnerable
Zurich Whitefish
Coregonus zuerichensis
UnknownLCEULCEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorArtificial - Aquatic & marine· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in SALMONIDAE
Threatened in Switzerland
Frequently asked questions
Why is Zurich Whitefish classified as Vulnerable?
Zurich Whitefish is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Zurich Whitefish live?
Zurich Whitefish occurs in Switzerland. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zurich Whitefish?
The main threats to Zurich Whitefish are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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