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Salvelinus faroensis Joensen & Tåning, 1970 |
| Family: | Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Salmoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 8 years | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Europe: Lake Leynavatn on Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits deep part of Lake Leynavatn. Feeds mainly on chironomids and cladocerans. Spawns in early October. Attains a maximum size of up to about 20 cm SL (Ref. 59043). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 19 October 2023 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||