Salvelinus faroensis Joensen & Tåning, 1970

Family:  Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Salmoninae
Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 8 years
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Europe: Lake Leynavatn on Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits deep part of Lake Leynavatn. Feeds mainly on chironomids and cladocerans. Spawns in early October. Attains a maximum size of up to about 20 cm SL (Ref. 59043).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 19 October 2023 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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