What is another word for Genus Prosopium?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs pɹəsˈə͡ʊpi͡əm] (IPA) 
The genus Prosopium is a small group of freshwater fish found in North America. They are commonly known as the whitefish due to their silvery-white coloration. Other synonyms for this Genus include Coregonus, Leucichthys, and Stenodus. These fish have a unique spawning behavior where they lay their eggs in shallow water, which hatch in a matter of weeks. Whitefish are important to both commercial and recreational fishing industries and are known for their delicate flavor and firm texture. While the genus Prosopium is relatively small, these fish can be found in many bodies of water throughout North America, from Alaska down to the Great Lakes region.
