Great Lakes Identity
The species is Coregonus kiyi. Historical distribution accounts include several Great Lakes but exclude Lake Erie. A historical lake record should not be treated as proof of current abundance there, because individual lake populations have different histories.
Deepwater Habitat
Cold, deeper water is central to the habitat description. The lake name and collection depth together help explain a record. A fish taken offshore at depth should not be assigned the shoreline habits of another whitefish simply because both occur in the same large lake.
Size and Records
The compiled maximum is 35 centimeters total length. Identification among Great Lakes whitefishes can require more detail than a general silvery body shape. Keep the head, fins, full body and locality visible in records, and retain any specimen information supporting the identification.
Keep Historical and Present Records Separate
An old Kiyi locality documents past occurrence. It does not establish a present population count or the condition of that lake’s fish community.
All Lakes With Kiyi
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Kiyi records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.
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- Lake Superior Keweenaw, MI