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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Boganida char

Salvelinus boganidae Berg, 1926
Max Length
46.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Boganida char (Salvelinus boganidae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Salmonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 46.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Salvelinus boganidae
Authority
Berg, 1926
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
46.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Boganida char is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Boganida char 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; benthopelagic. Temperate Endemic to the lakes and rivers of the Taimyr Peninsula, Russia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
46.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Berg, 1926

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