About Arctic Char
Arctic char is a cold-water salmonid strongly associated with Icelandic lakes and rivers.
Characteristics
- Common in Iceland
- Native species
- Game fish
Habitat
Rivers and lakes; some populations migrate to sea.
Diet
Aquatic insects, crustaceans, zooplankton and fish depending on habitat.
Spawning and reproduction
Period
Autumn
Reproduction
Freshwater, including rivers and stony areas of lakes.
Distribution around Iceland
Widely distributed in Icelandic rivers and lakes, with both resident and sea-going populations.