Ocean Fishes
Arctic Char
Salvenlinus alpinu
Also known as
Alpine trout, Salmon trout, Ikalupik, IKaluk
Distribution
Large circumpolar distribution
Ecosystem/Habitat
Freshwater rivers to open ocean; some restricted to lakes
Feeding Habits
Predator
Conservation Status
Not at Risk
Taxonomy
Order Salmoniformes (salmon and relatives), Family Salmonidae (salmon, trouts and chars)
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+Arctic char are related to trout and salmon, all of which are predatory fish of the Salmonidae family. With the northernmost distribution of any freshwater fish, Arctic char is a key species in the marine and freshwater ecosystems of northern Canada. This also makes them an important and culturally significant food source for Inuit and northern communities. They are often anadromous, meaning they migrate from the ocean back to freshwater rivers to spawn. But some populations are restricted to freshwater lakes and rivers and spend their whole lives there. Arctic char are relatively long lived, with a maximum recorded age of 40 years old!
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