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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Temperate

Salvelinus Japonicus

Salvelinus japonicus Oshima, 1961
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
63.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Salvelinus Japonicus (Salvelinus japonicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Salmonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Salvelinus japonicus
Authority
Oshima, 1961
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
EN
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
63.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Salvelinus Japonicus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Salvelinus Japonicus 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; 35°N - 33°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
1996

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
63.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Oshima, 1961

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