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Inconnu

Stenodus leucichthys

Its name in French means "the unknown fish". It is also called Coney or sheefish.

 

Physical Characteristics

• Inconnu are light silver in colour, with a darker green, blue or brown back. The dorsal and tail fins have dusky margins, the other fins are pale.
• The lower jaw is longer than the upper, unlike other members of the whitefish family.
  

 

Habitat and Feeding

• In the Yukon, inconnu generally weigh 2 to 5 kg (4 to 11 lbs).
• Although they will take the hook and are excellent fighting fish, most are caught by gillnets.
• They are late summer or fall spawners.
• Inconnu are found in large lakes and rivers in the Yukon, Pelly, Stewart and Porcupine River systems.
  

 

Additional Resources

• How to Catch Them - Inconnu

 

 

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