Salvelinus Colii
📖 Overview
Salvelinus Colii (Salvelinus colii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Salmonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished from congeners in Ireland by the following combination of characters: body depth 20-25% SL; snout conical, lower jaw not included in upper one; pectoral length 0.5-0.7 times in distance from its origin to pelvic origin; small to indistinct spots on lower flank, whitish to red or orange .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Salvelinus Colii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Salvelinus Colii is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Salvelinus Colii is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 56°N - 51°N, 11°W - 7°W Endemic to Ireland: several lakes draining westward, in Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Donegal and Westmeant Counties.
🌿 Ecology
benthic and planktonic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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