Cole's char facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cole's char |
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Salvelinus
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colii
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previous scientific names
Salvelinus scharffi Regan, 1911
Salvelinus trevelyani Regan 1908, 1911 |
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The Salvelinus colii, often called Cole's char, is a type of cold-water fish. It is also known as the Enniskillen char or Trevelyan's char. This fish belongs to the char group and is part of the Salmonidae family. This family includes salmon and trout.
Cole's char lives in Ireland. You can find it in several lakes that flow towards the west. These lakes are in counties like County Clare, County Kerry, County Galway, County Mayo, County Donegal, and County Westmeath. Two important places where they live are Lough Ennell and Lough Conn.
About the Name
The word "char" comes from an old Irish word, ceara or cera. This word means "blood red." It refers to the fish's pink-red belly. The Welsh name for this fish, torgoch, also means "red belly."
Life of Cole's Char
Cole's char lays its eggs in November and December. This process is called spawning. These fish eat small creatures that live on the lake bottom. They also eat tiny animals that float in the water. These small animals are called invertebrates.
See also
In Spanish: Salvelinus colii para niños
