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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Temperate

Salmo Stomachicus

Salmo stomachicus Günther, 1866
Max Length
36 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabits lakes in shallow areas. Feeds mainly on snails and trichopteran larvae, supplemented by other benthic invertebrates. Spawns near or in lake outlet. Spawning may also occur on sandy bays in middle region of northern shore. Attains a maximum size of about 36 cm SL .

Scientific Name
Salmo stomachicus
Authority
Günther, 1866
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
36 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Distinguished from its congeners in British Isles by having the following combination of characters: body and fins golden brown to yellow, possessing many black spots; many large vivid orange-red spots, especially on and below the lateral line; body depth about 3.3-3.8 times in SL .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Salmo Stomachicus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 🪺 Nest Builder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Nest
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5
Food Items

snails and trichopteran larvae, supplemented by other benthic invertebrates

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.03 (TL)
Max TL
36cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
47.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Günther, 1866

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