Short communication, Note
THREATENED FISHES OF THE WORLD: SALMO OBTUSIROSTRIS SALONITANA (KARAMAN, 1926) (SALMONIDAE)
2012, 70 (2) p. 61-64
Tea Tomljanović, Tomislav Treer, Ivica Aničić, Roman Safner, Nikica Šprem
Abstract
Soft-muzzled trout is an endemic vulnerable species protected in Croatia. It is endangered by river regulation, industrial pollution and above all by a very restricted distribution and hybridization with foreign trout. Urgent habitat protection with bans on further regulation of the watercourse is suggested. Captive breeding of the fish and translocation to a new habitat should be initiated. Stocking with foreign trout should also be banned.
Keywords
soft-muzzled trout, salmo obtusirostris salonitana, conservation