Cisco and Similar Species
Coregonus artedi
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Lake Whitefish
Coregonus clupeaformis
Key differences: Lake Whitefish have a subterminal mouth (snout projects beyond the lower jaw) and fewer, shorter, stouter gill rakers (typically 20-35) compared to Cisco's terminal/slightly superior mouth and numerous, long gill rakers.
Bloater
Coregonus hoyi
Key differences: Bloaters are generally smaller and deeper-bodied than Cisco, with a more pronounced 'bloated' appearance. They also have a subterminal mouth and a higher number of gill rakers than Lake Whitefish, but often fewer and slightly different morphology than Cisco.
Kiyi
Coregonus kiyi
Key differences: Kiyi are typically smaller, deeper-bodied, and have a more inferior mouth than Cisco. They are also generally found in deeper waters.
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