Pygmy whitefish (Prosopium coulterii) is a freshwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 18–168 m.
Scientific name: Prosopium coulterii · Water: Freshwater
Size: up to 28 cm
The pygmy whitefish is a benthopelagic salmonid that inhabits the lakes and rivers of mountainous areas, recorded from 18 to 168 m. It feeds mainly on crustaceans and aquatic insect larvae. Maximum length is about 28 cm total length, commonly about 11.5 cm, and it can live nine years. It is of no interest to fisheries and is a gamefish. Fishing vulnerability is low at 25 of 100 and resilience medium. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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