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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Temperate

Salvelinus Faroensis

Salvelinus faroensis Joensen & Tåning, 1970
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
8 yrs
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Inhabits deep part of Lake Leynavatn. Feeds mainly on chironomids and cladocerans. Spawns in early October. Attains a maximum size of up to about 20 cm SL .

Scientific Name
Salvelinus faroensis
Authority
Joensen & Tåning, 1970
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
20 cm
Lifespan
8 years
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
33.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Salvelinus Faroensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Salvelinus Faroensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Salvelinus Faroensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Salvelinus Faroensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5
Food Items

chironomids and cladocerans

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
33.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Joensen & Tåning, 1970

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