East-Siberian coregonid fishes: their occurrence, evolution and present status

Coregonid fishes (coregonids) (Salmonidae, Coregoninae) of Siberia show immense morphological and ecological variability, what is reflected in their complex interspecific and intraspecific structure: i.e. occurrence of numerous species, forms and endemic species. Studies of the coregonids of Siberia is crucially important for understanding of their origin, taxonomy and evolution. We have analysed electrophoretically some 13 enzyme systems from over 20 samples of East-Siberian coregonids. This paper was intended as an introduction to a number of primary papers that are planned that will describe the biological and genetic characteristics of studied populations.