VUVulnerable
Irish Whitefish
Coregonus pollan
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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollan_(fish)
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in SALMONIDAE
Threatened in Germany
Frequently asked questions
Why is Irish Whitefish classified as Vulnerable?
Irish 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 Irish Whitefish live?
Irish Whitefish occurs in Germany, Ireland, and United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Irish Whitefish?
The main threats to Irish Whitefish are 11.1, 2.1, 7.2, and 7.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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