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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Long-finned charr

Salvethymus svetovidovi Chereshnev & Skopets, 1990
Max Length
23 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Long-finned charr (Salvethymus svetovidovi) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 23 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Salvethymus svetovidovi
Authority
Chereshnev & Skopets, 1990
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
23 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Salvethymus
Salvethymus
Species
Long-finned charr
Salvethymus svetovidovi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Long-finned charr is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Long-finned charr is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate endemic to the Lake El'gygytgyn in Chukchee Peninsula, Russia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00457 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
23cm

🌡️ 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
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Chereshnev & Skopets, 1990

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