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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Temperate

Salvelinus Gracillimus

Salvelinus gracillimus Regan, 1909
Max Length
35 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Salvelinus Gracillimus (Salvelinus gracillimus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Salmonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 35 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Salvelinus gracillimus
Authority
Regan, 1909
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
35 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Distinguished from congeners in British Isles by its elongate body, depth 15-18% SL. Differs further by the combination of the following characters: drab body, plain or with whitish spots; 8-11 parr marks; no white margins on fins .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Salvelinus Gracillimus 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; 61°N - 59°N, 2°W - 0°

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.7±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
35cm

🌡️ 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
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Regan, 1909

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