Family: |
Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Salmoninae |
Max. size: |
40 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
Europe: eastern shore of Lake Ohrid. |
Diagnosis: |
Distinguished from all its congeners in Lake Ohrid by its orange flesh. Can be diagnosed from at least Salmo letnica and Salmo balcanicus by its osteological characters (Ref. 59043). |
Biology: |
Occurs in lakes. Spawns near sub-lacustrine springs along eastern shore of the lake in May- July (Ref. 59043). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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