Salmo Nigripinnis
📖 Overview
A lacustrine and pelagic species, occurring in relatively deep water. Feeds predominantly on mid-water plankton, especially Cladocera, and chironomid pupae. Migrates to tributaries for spawning. Spawns in most lake tributaries. Attains a maximum size of up to about 33 cm SL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished from its congeners in British Isles by its unique dark brown or black fins, especially pectorals. Differs further by the combination of the following characters: body light brown to silvery with many large spots; red spots absent or few, small, inconspicuous, restricted to posterior part of body; and body depth about 3.9-4.4 times in SL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Salmo Nigripinnis 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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