Thymallus nigrescens
Thymallus nigrescens Dorogostaisky, 1923
Kosogol grayling
Thymallus nigrescens
photo by Reddish, P.E.


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Family:  Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Thymallinae
Max. size:  48.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: endemic to Lake Khuvsgul, Mongolia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Small in size, mature at a length of 17-20 cm TL (Ref. 593). Omnivore, feeding predominantly on plankton (Ref. 41072).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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