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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Boreal

Neiva

Salvelinus neiva Taranetz, 1933
Max Length
55 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Boreal
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Neiva (Salvelinus neiva) is a ray-finned fish of the family Salmonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 55 cm. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Salvelinus neiva
Authority
Taranetz, 1933
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Boreal
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
55 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3 - 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 64 - 66. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Neiva 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. Boreal

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.8±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
55cm
Dorsal Spines
4
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
65

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
52.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Boreal
Described By
Taranetz, 1933

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