Haddy charr facts for kids
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Salmo killinensis (Günther, 1866) |
The Haddy charr, also known as Salvelinus killinensis, is a special type of charr fish. You can find it in some deep lakes in Scotland. This fish is named after Loch Killin in Inverness-shire, where it lives. It has also been found in Loch Doine in the Trossachs and possibly in Loch Builg in the Cairngorms.
Haddy charr usually stay in the deepest parts of these lakes. They only come closer to the surface when it's time to lay their eggs, which is called spawning. Recently, people have reported seeing similar charr in other Scottish lakes. However, these might be different but related types of fish.
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What is a Haddy Charr?
The Haddy charr can grow up to about 41 cm (16 in) long. It has a rounded snout, and its upper jaw is a little longer than its lower jaw.
Its back is a dull, olive-grey or bluish-grey color with lighter spots. Its belly is a yellowish-white. The fins of the Haddy charr are yellowish to reddish-brown. They also have a white edge on the front of their anal and pelvic fins.
Where Haddy Charr Live
This fish prefers to live in the deepest parts of lakes. For example, Loch Killin is about 20 m (67 ft) deep. The Haddy charr spends most of its life in these cold, dark waters.
Haddy Charr Diet and Reproduction
Haddy charr are usually seen around September. This is when they move from the deep parts of the lake to shallower areas. They do this to spawn, which means they lay their eggs.
These fish eat small creatures that live in the water. Their diet includes things like insect larvae, tiny snails and clams (molluscs), and small crustaceans.
About Charr Species
Scientists sometimes disagree on how to group different types of charr. In Scotland, many experts believe that all 200 different groups of charr, including the Haddy charr, belong to one widespread species called the Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus). This Arctic char is found all around the North Pole.
However, the IUCN Red List (which tracks endangered species) sees things differently. They consider many Scottish charr as separate local species. Some other charr species thought to live in Scotland include Salvelinus gracillimus, Salvelinus mallochi, Salvelinus struanensis, and Salvelinus youngeri. There are even more types of charr in other parts of the UK and Ireland.
See also
- In Spanish: Salvelinus killinensis para niños
