Pollan (Coregonus pollan)
… is endemic to Ireland, which means that it is a native species that is only found in Ireland, making it a very … the fish family Salmonidae, along with salmon, trout and char. The pollan ( Coregonus pollan ) is very closely related to the Arctic cisco ( Coregonus autumnalis ), which inhabits the …
Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus)
… The Arctic char is native to Ireland, and its geographic range also … Russia. In Ireland, the Arctic char is a glacial relict species, which means that char populations found in Ireland … and ecology of sea trout (Salmo trutta trutta) in Ireland. Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) A brief description of the …
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
… or more winters at sea. Atlantic salmon are an emblematic species for Ireland and are extremely valuable for angling … and ecology of ferox trout (Salmo ferox) in Ireland. Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) A brief description of the biology …
Sea trout (Salmo trutta trutta)
… along the west coast. Sea trout are part of the same species as brown trout: brown trout spend their entire lives … and ecology of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in Ireland. Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) A brief description of the biology …
Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha)
… to river systems flowing into the North Pacific Ocean, the Arctic Ocean and the Bering Sea between Siberia and Alaska. … sea. Because they die after spawning once (a semelparous species), this means that pink salmon populations typically … of sea trout (Salmo trutta trutta) in Ireland. Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) A brief description of the biology …
Ferox trout (Salmo ferox)
… of fish prey, and they have been known to switch between species, for example, in Lough Corrib, where they switched between Arctic char and roach. Recent research by the Ferox Trout Study in …
Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
… as a game fish when stocked into angling waters. The species is also widely cultivated for food by commercial … and ecology of sea trout (Salmo trutta trutta) in Ireland. Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) A brief description of the biology …
Brown trout (Salmo trutta)
… and parts of northern Africa. As a favourite angling species, brown trout have been widely introduced to other … and ecology of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in Ireland. Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) A brief description of the biology …
Red Data Book Species
… in Ireland that lists our rare, endangered and threatened species. This is done under the direction of the … fish species of interest to the Red Data Book team are Arctic char and smelt. Arctic char The Arctic char is listed as …
Habitats Directive Project
… legislation dealing with the conservation of threatened species and habitats across the European Union. This … seven species of fish listed in the Directive, comprising Atlantic salmon, pollan, lamprey (brook, river and sea lamprey) and …
Arctic Char Research Programme
… Arctic char as their name suggests, have a circumpolar distribution. … are lower). Historical survivors Arctic char are a relict species, which means that they are a remaining population of … Unfortunately, the Arctic char is now one of the rarest fish species in Ireland and is only found in a small number …
New publication highlights Irish species at risk of extinction
… Thursday 6th October 2011 New publication highlights Irish species at risk of extinction 06 October 2011 New publication … the production of Red Lists using standardised categories and criteria for classifying species at high risk … to download from the NPWS website at: http://www.npws.ie/publications/redlists/ The Red Lists are developed on an …