VUVulnerable
Welsh Charr
Salvelinus perisii
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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· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in SALMONIDAE
Threatened in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
Why is Welsh Charr classified as Vulnerable?
Welsh 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 Welsh Charr live?
Welsh Charr occurs in Ireland, and 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 Welsh Charr?
The main threats to Welsh Charr are 1.1, 1.3, 11.1, and 11.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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