Alaska whitefish

The Alaska whitefish, <em>Coregonus nelsonii</em>, is a freshwater member of the family Salmonidae, closely related to the broad assemblage of whitefishes found across Arctic and subarctic North America. Endemic to Alaska, this species is found in interior river drainages and lakes, where it inhabits clear, cold waters typical of boreal and Arctic landscapes. Adults can attain lengths of up to approximately 56 cm, though weight data are not well documented in the available literature. Like other coregonids, <em>Coregonus nelsonii</em> is likely a planktivore and invertebrate feeder, exploiting both pelagic and benthic food resources depending on season and habitat availability. It is a recognised game fish, sought by subsistence and sport anglers throughout its Alaskan range. Details of habitat and range for this species remain limited in the ichthyological literature beyond its general Alaskan distribution. Conservation status assessments for this species are not currently evaluated by major international bodies.