Coregonus palaea is a species of freshwater fish in the salmon family.

It is found in Swiss lakes of Neuchâtel and Biel.

[2] The fish can reach a recorded maximum length of 45 cm (18 in).

[3] The fish usually spawns on near-shore gravel or regions in depths up to 50 metres (164 ft).

[4] Its spawning time depends on depth and temperature of the location, which is usually from November to December in shallow water and December to February in deeper regions.