Yakutian char
📖 Overview
Yakutian char (Salvelinus jacuticus), first described by Borisov, 1935 is a fish in the family Salmonidae (order Salmoniformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2 - 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 3 - 4; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yakutian char is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate Endemic to small mountain lakes in the Lena Delta near the Cove of Neelov, Russia.
🌿 Ecology
the larvae and pupae of chironomids (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Yakut char · Yakutian char |
| 🌍CES | siven jakutský |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Якутский голец |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 橫帶紅點鮭 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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