Fishes (freshwater)

Cisco, Bering  | Coregonus laurettae

Status: Special Concern

Last Examination and Change: November 2004 (Changed)

Canadian Occurrence: YT

Status Criteria: Not applicable

Reason for Designation: This is an anadromous species that depends on barrier-free access to upstream spawning sites. In Canada, it is known only from the Yukon River. The numbers utilizing Canadian portions of the Yukon River are low compared to lower sections of the river in United States parts of the range and could be negatively impacted by hydroelectric development and expansion of commercial or subsistence fisheries, targeting other species in the river.

Status History: Species considered in April 1990 and placed in the Data Deficient category. Re-examined in November 2004 and designated Special Concern.

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