Alpine char
Salvelinus alpinus
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 107,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 15,0 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-70m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, estuaries
Type d'eau
Freshwater & Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
0-70m
Informations sur la pêche
Poisson de pêche sportive
Oui
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Salmoniformes (Salmon and trout) |
| Famille | Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts) |
| Espèces | Salvelinus alpinus |
Foire aux questions
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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