Salmo ohridanus

Salmo ohridanus is a species of fish in the salmon family (Salmonidae ), endemic to the Lake Ohrid on the Albanian- Macedonian border. The species is intensively fished and pulled in aquaculture, while for about 50 years with the Ohrid trout ( Salmo letnica ) is hybridized.

Features

Salmo ohridanus reaches a length of up to 35 centimeters. The body is yellowish - silvery without drawing or with a few bright pink X-shaped spots. The lateral line runs through 100-114 scales, are 11 or 12 scales between him and the anal fin. On vomer teeth sit up at the rear edge. The gills Reuse has 18 to 22 spines.

Way of life

The species colonized the lake up to 20 meters depth. In the winter they stay in shallow water near the shore on. The animals form larger groups. Spawning is emitted near the shore from December to February.

Threat

Salmo ohridanus is listed in the Red List of endangered species as threatened ( Vulnerable ), as the main threat applies the artificial hybridization with Salmo letnica.

Swell

• Maurice Kottelat, Jörg Freyhof: Handbook of European Freshwater Fishes. Publications Kottelat, Cornol 2007, ISBN 978-2-8399-0298-4, p 424