Amur Whitefish
NameAmur Whitefish
Scientific NameCoregonus ussuriensis
Common NamesAmur Whitefish, Ussuri Whitefish
FamilySalmonidae
OriginEast Asia, Amur River basin, Russia, China
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)39-68
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther large, coldwater, peaceful fish (in specialized pond/aquarium settings)
Description
The Amur whitefish is a large, coldwater salmonid native to the Amur River basin in East Asia. It is characterized by its silvery body and is primarily a planktivore and benthivore. Due to its significant adult size and specific coldwater requirements, it is not typically kept in home aquariums but rather in large specialized ponds or public aquariums.
