Formosan Landlocked Salmon

Physical characteristics

1. The side of the body is flat in the shape of a spinning bell.

2. The abdomen is silvery white, with oval moire spots in the center of the side of the body.

3. The pockets are cracked and spread to the bottom of the eyes.

4. Cyan color on the back.

Habitat distribution

It is a freshwater fish that inhabits the mountain streams of Xuepa National Park. It is currently only distributed in Qijiawan Creek and Gaoshan Creek in Wuling Area. It is an endemic subspecies of Taiwan and is endangered.

Current status of conservation

Over the years, typhoons, floods, and human over-exploitation of forests have caused great changes in habitats, posing serious threats to survival; currently, only rare ethnic groups can be seen in strictly protected waters.

The remaining amount

In 1992, there were only more than 200 animals on the verge of extinction. Fortunately, since 2000, the two-spindle parallel strategy of "in situ conservation and ex situ conservation" has been implemented. It is hoped that the sakura salmon will be able to inhabit smoothly within 30 years. 5 big streams. At present, the total number of wild populations of Sakura salmon in Taiwan is nearly 10,500.

Existential crisis

1. The water temperature is rising year by year.

2. Destruction of habitat and sand dams divide the living river section and prevent salmon from migrating freely.

3. Human beings’ recreational behaviors such as fishing and hunting cause their survival pressure.

citation:

https://endemic-species-in-taiwan.webnode.tw/formosan-salamander/ https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2019/03/20/2003711797

https://lifeoftaiwan.com/news/the-formosan-landlocked-salmon-taiwans-unique-natural-wonders-part-1/