Omul
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| Coregonus autumnalis migratorius Georgi, 1775 |
The Omul or Arctic cisco, Coregonus autumnalis migratorius, is a salmon-like fish found only in the waters of Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia.
The Omul nourishes itself with plankton and other small animals. Omul represents an important food fish for the Baikal region and, for the rural population, often forms a basis of life. Omul caviar is considered a delicacy. Apart from local consumption, export to the west of Russia is important, though difficult due to the region's remoteness. Obtaining smoked omul is one of the highlights for many travellers on the Trans-Siberian railway.
[edit] References
- Coregonus autumnalis (TSN 161933). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on 30 January 2006.
- "Coregonus autumnalis". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. 10 2005 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2005.
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