Alpine char
Salvelinus alpinus
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Overview
Alpine char (Salvelinus alpinus) is a euryhaline fish of the family Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts), in the order Salmoniformes. Maximum recorded length is 107 cm, with a maximum published weight of 15 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–70 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 107,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 15,0 kg |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-70m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
Wassertyp
Freshwater & Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
0-70m
Angelinformationen
Sportfisch
Ja
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Salmoniformes (Salmon and trout) |
| Familie | Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts) |
| Arten | Salvelinus alpinus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Alpine char get?
Alpine char can grow up to 107.0 cm long and weigh 15.0 kg.
Where is Alpine char found?
Neritic, estuaries
What family does Alpine char belong to?
Alpine char (Salvelinus alpinus) belongs to the family Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts) in the order Salmoniformes (Salmon and trout).
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