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Salvelinus mallochi
Local name: Malloch’s Charr
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in SALMONIDAE
Threatened in United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
Why is Malloch’s Charr classified as Vulnerable?
Malloch’s Charr is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Malloch’s Charr live?
Malloch’s Charr occurs in United Kingdom. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Malloch’s Charr?
The main threats to Malloch’s Charr are 11.1, 2.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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