Charr

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_char)

Charr (Salvelinus alpinus) is a cold-water fish in the Salmonidae family, native to Arctic, sub-Arctic and alpine lakes and coastal waters. It breeds in fresh water, and populations can be either landlocked or anadromous, migrating to the sea. (Wikipedia) See also: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Salvelinus-alpinus+alpinus.html

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Arctic charr
Char
Dolly varden

Approved Date
02-Jan-2013

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