Salmo Aphelios
📖 Overview
Salmo Aphelios (Salmo aphelios), first described by Kottelat, 1997 is a large fish in the family Salmonidae (order Salmoniformes). Adults typically reach 40.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished from all its congeners in Lake Ohrid by its orange flesh. Can be diagnosed from at least Salmo letnica and Salmo balcanicus by its osteological characters .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Salmo Aphelios is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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