Coomasaharn charr
Salvelinus fimbriatus
The Coomsaharn char is a species of lacustrine char fish in the family Salmonidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Order
Salmoniformes
Family
Salmonidae
Genus
Salvelinus
Coomasaharn charr belongs to the family Salmonidae, order Salmoniformes, within the unknown class.
Species Profile
The Coomsaharn char is a species of lacustrine char fish in the family Salmonidae.
Coomasaharn charr faces significant threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its limited range within Irish lake systems. Climate change poses additional risks through altered water temperatures and precipitation patterns that could disrupt the species' specialized cold-water requirements. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities affecting water bodies.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Cold, oligotrophic freshwater lakes in mountainous regions of Ireland, particularly deep glacial lakes with rocky substrates and well-oxygenated waters. The species typically inhabits depths ranging from shallow littoral zones to deeper pelagic waters depending on seasonal feeding and spawning requirements.
Threats
Climate change and warming water temperatures
Restricted range and small population size
Water pollution and eutrophication
Habitat modification and shoreline development
Introduction of non-native fish species
Found in 1 Country
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (VU).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | VUVulnerable | VUVulnerable | Same |
| EU | VUVulnerable | VUVulnerable | Same |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Coomasaharn charr (Salvelinus fimbriatus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/coomasaharn-charr