VUVulnerable
Salvelinus thingvallensis
Local name: Þingvallavatn 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
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in SALMONIDAE
Threatened in Iceland
Frequently asked questions
Why is Þingvallavatn Charr classified as Vulnerable?
Þingvallavatn 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 Þingvallavatn Charr live?
Þingvallavatn Charr occurs in Iceland. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Þingvallavatn Charr?
The main threats to Þingvallavatn Charr are 10.1, 11.1, 3.3, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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