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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Temperate

Salvelinus Mallochi

Salvelinus mallochi Regan, 1909
Max Length
26 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Salvelinus Mallochi (Salvelinus mallochi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Salmonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 26 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 mallochi
Authority
Regan, 1909
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
26 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Distinguished from congeners in British Isles by having the following combination of characters: body pinkish grey with many large pale pinkish spots, belly white to dull orange-pink; pectoral, pelvic and anal fins reddish brown, pelvic and anal fins with narrow anterior white margin; body depth about 22% SL; eye diameter about 5.5-6.0 times in HL .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Salvelinus Mallochi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Salvelinus Mallochi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Salvelinus Mallochi is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.7±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
26cm

🌡️ 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
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Regan, 1909

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