Biology:Salvelinus perisii

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Salvelinus perisii
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Salmoniformes
Family: Salmonidae
Genus: Salvelinus
Species:
S. perisii
Binomial name
Salvelinus perisii
Günther, 1865

Salvelinus perisii, also known as Torgoch charr, is a freshwater species of fish of the genus Salvelinus found in several lakes such as Llyn Peris, Llyn Padarn and Llyn Cwellyn in Gwynedd County of Wales. The species are listed as vulnerable by IUCN.[2]

Description

Torgoch charr can reach a recorded maximum length of 25 cm (9.8 inches).[3] The species are benthopelagic, residing in the bottom or near bottom of the lake.[4]


References

Wikidata ☰ Q2842551 entry