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Salvelinus struanensis
Species of fish From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Salvelinus struanensis, commonly known as Scottish char, is a species of freshwater fish in the salmon family. It is found in the Loch Rannoch and Loch Ericht in Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Description
The maximum recorded length of the fish can reach 36 cm (14.2 in), and a maximum recorded age of 8 years.[2] The fish has an overall claret color in breeding season with dark fins and orange-pink spots.[2] The fish does not have parr marks and body fusiform as compared to congeners in central Scotland.[3]
Biology
The species is found in the pelagic zone of fjord-like lakes, usually less than 20 m (70 ft) below surface. It feeds on zooplankton, especially Cladocera and Daphnia.[4]
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