Cisco are small, silvery fish with a streamlined body and a forked tail. They are known for their schooling behavior and are an important food source for larger fish.
Habitat
Inhabit cold, clear lakes and rivers in North America.
Diet
Feed on zooplankton and small invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon
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