Eastern Mediterranean Trout

biology_ecology

Habitat. Headwater streams usually springs-fed, with cold and clear water, moderate current, gravel, and pebble substrate. Occasionally also enters reservoirs. Biology. Spawns December – January.

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conservation

Conservation status. VU; found in more than 5 independent populations, thought to be in decline, mainly due to overfishing.

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diagnosis

Diagnosis. Distinguished from other species of Salmo in Mediterranean basin by: ○ black spots present on flank in individuals of all size groups / ○ flank without red spots in individuals larger than about 70 mm SL / ○ black spots numerous (more than about 50), smaller than pupil, irregularly shaped, scattered on middle of flank, usually absent on back / ○ 11 – 12 parr marks, distinct up to about 150 mm SL in male, about 200 mm SL in female / ○ four broad, dark-brown or grey band on flank, absent or indistinct in individuals smaller than approximately 200 mm SL / ○ 2 – 10 black spots behind eye, 6 – 13 on opercle / ○ maxilla and supramaxilla narrow, depth of upper jaw 2.8 – 3.8 times in length of maxilla / ○ 109 – 115 lateral-line scales counted until end of hypural complex / ○ head length 25 – 27 % SL / ○ caudal peduncle depth 10 – 11 % SL / ○ 23 – 25 scale rows between dorsal origin and lateral line / ○ 16 – 17 scale rows between anal origin and lateral line / ○ 14 – 15 scale rows between adipose origin and lateral line / ● 21 – 23 gill rakers / ○ head not dorso-ventrally flattened. Size up to 450 mm SL.

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distribution

Distribution. Türkiye: Ecemiş, lower Zamantı and Çakıt in Seyhan drainage.

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