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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Formosan landlocked salmon

Oncorhynchus formosanus Jordan & Oshima, 1919
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Max Length
57 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
5 yrs
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Formosan landlocked salmon is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Oncorhynchus formosanus
Authority
Jordan & Oshima, 1919
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
57 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

This species possess 9 oval cloudily speckles along lateral midline of body and 11-13 small black spots above lateral line ..: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Formosan landlocked salmon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Formosan landlocked salmon is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproductive strategy: synchronous ovarian organization, determinate fecundity . Nests are built by females .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory . Subtropical endemic to Taiwan.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4
Food Items

insects

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
57cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
1996

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Jordan & Oshima, 1919

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