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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Temperate

Salvelinus Obtusus

Salvelinus obtusus Regan, 1908
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Salvelinus Obtusus (Salvelinus obtusus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Salmonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 18 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Salvelinus obtusus
Authority
Regan, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
18 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Distinguished from congeners in Ireland by having obtuse snout, rounded dorsal profile and shorter lower jaw, included in upper jaw when mouth is closed. Additional character useful for identification is its body depth, 20-25% SL .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Salvelinus Obtusus 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; 54°N - 51°N, 11°W - 6°W

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L3.04 (TL)
Max TL
18cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Regan, 1908

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