Salmo trutta lacustris Linnaeus, 1758

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Salmoniformes \| Salmonidae \| Salmoninae
Synonyms	Salmo lacustris, Fario lacustris, Trutta lacustris, ... more
Common names	Lake trout, Truite argentée, Insjööring, ... more

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Main reference

Berg, L.S. 1962. (Ref. 593)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 140 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 682); common length : 90.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 682); max. published weight: 50.0 kg (Ref. 682); max. reported age: 7 years (Ref. 682)

Environment

Demersal; potamodromous (Ref. 682); freshwater

Climate / Range

Temperate

Europe: widespread in the region. Likely to benefit from environmental regulations passed on 8/12/88 in France (Ref. 2163).
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Inhabits lakes and fast-flowing rivers. Often called 'salmon trout' because of its food which is rich in crustaceans and give it its pink flesh. In lakes, large individuals have a lighter color and take on the name 'truites argentées' (Ref. 30578). Spawns in rivers in September-October. Maturity: 4-7 years. Young regains the lake at the age of 1-3 years, usually at the start of summer (Ref. 682).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (tm=4-7)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Very high vulnerability (83 of 100)	Very high

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