Formosan landlocked salmon
📖 Overview
Formosan landlocked salmon (Oncorhynchus formosanus), first described by Jordan & Oshima, 1919 is a large fish in the family Salmonidae (order Salmoniformes). Adults typically reach 57.00 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 5 years. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 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
🥚 Reproduction
Reproductive strategy: synchronous ovarian organization, determinate fecundity . Nests are built by females .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory . Subtropical endemic to Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
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📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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