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Coregonus

Coregonus

9.9
A group of related freshwater fish that live in cold northern lakes
  • proper noun
  • /kɔːˈrɛɡənəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Coregono
  • Many fishermen hope to catch a Coregonus during the spring season.

Examples

  • The scientist studied several species of Coregonus found in the northern lakes.

  • The Coregonus population has declined due to changes in water quality.

  • The Coregonus species are popular among anglers.

  • Have you ever caught a Coregonus fish?

  • The lake whitefish, known scientifically as Coregonus, is a popular catch among anglers in northern regions.

  • In the chilly waters of Lake Superior, you can find several species of Coregonus swimming near the shore.

  • During the fishing competition, one team caught a large Coregonus, which won them first place.

Compounds

Coregonus artedi
  • Specialized
9.9

A freshwater fish that lives in cold deep lakes in North America and is eaten as food

Coregonus clupeaformis
  • Specialized
9.9

A freshwater fish with white flesh found from the Great Lakes to Alaska, eaten and sold for food

Surface Forms

Coregonus main

Etymology

The word Coregonus comes from old Greek parts: kore, which can mean 'young' or 'maiden', and -gonus, which is about 'birth' or 'offspring' (you can see the same root in gonad). So the name suggests 'young fish' and was used by scientists for this group of freshwater whitefish.