Small-mouth char
📖 Overview
Small-mouth char (Salvelinus elgyticus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Salmonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 10; Anal spines: 3 - 5; Anal soft rays: 6 - 9; Vertebrae: 59 - 64. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Small-mouth char is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate central Chukotka, Russia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Small-Mouth Char |
| 🌍CES | siven čukotský |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Малоротая палия |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 小眼紅點鮭 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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