The omul, Coregonus migratorius, also known as Baikal omul, is a whitefish species of the salmon family endemic to Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia. It is considered a delicacy and is the object of one of the largest commercial fisheries on Lake Baikal. In 2004, it was listed by an unknown group in Russia as an endangered species.
Omul
Freshly caught Baikal omul
Baikal omul
Baikal cold-smoked omul on the counter of the store
Coregonus is a diverse genus of fish in the salmon family (Salmonidae). The Coregonus species are known as whitefishes. The genus contains at least 68 described extant taxa, but the true number of species is a matter of debate. The type species of the genus is Coregonus lavaretus.
Coregonus
Cisco or lake herring, Coregonus artedi
Bloater, Coregonus hoyi
Common whitefish, Coregonus lavaretus (sensu lato)