Author: (Pallas, 1776)
FBname: Arctic grayling
Comments: Inhabits open water of clear, cold, medium to large rivers and lakes.  Enters rocky creeks to spawn (Ref. 5723).  Occurs in piedmont and montane cold streams, rivers and lakes with high oxygen concentrations (Ref. 59043).  Forms schools in moderate numbers (Ref. 9988).  Young feed on zooplankton with a gradual shift to immature insects; adults feed mainly on surface insects but also take in  fishes, fish eggs, lemmings, and planktonic crustaceans (Ref. 1998).  Spawns in montane streams with heavy current on shallows with rock-gravel bottom (Ref. 59043).  Utilized fresh and can be fried, broiled, boiled, and baked (Ref. 9988).