Arctic charr
Source: P S Maitland
The Arctic charr (Salvinus alpinus), a member of the salmon family (Salmonidae), has a holarctic distribution and is Europe's most northerly freshwater fish. It is characteristic of clean cold northern waters and is a very flexible species with seagoing populations in the northern part of its range and landlocked alpine stocks to the south in the Alps (Map 9.20). The species is important commercially in many countries. It is very susceptible to pollution many populations have disappeared because of acidification and from other stresses. Map 9.20 - Distribution of the Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) Source: P S Maitland, personal communication
Source: P S Maitland, personal communication