In this overview (introductory article to a special issue including 14 papers), we consider all
main types of natural and artificial inland freshwater habitas (fwh). For each type, we identify …

Simple Summary In a great part of the world, trout fishing has long inspired human spiritual
ideals of immersion into nature and recreation, far removed from the fast-encroaching …

The role of the south-western Alps as a corridor for Mediterranean trout (Salmo trutta
complex Linnaeus, 1758) was evaluated in order to understand the influence of the last …

Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) and Dolly Varden (S. malma) are two closely related species
in the genus Salvelinus. Both species show substantial intra-specific variation in ecology …

Pyrenean high mountain lakes are naturally fishless due to hydrographic barriers that have
prevented the natural colonisation of fish species from lower elevation streams. However …

In the last century, Italian freshwater ecosystems have been invaded by several non-native
fish species. In the subalpine Lake Mergozzo (northern Italy), several recently introduced …

The introduction of fish into mountain lakes typically leads to profound ecological changes
within the food web, but its consequences depend on the dietary preferences of fish and on …

Abstract Populations of Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) inhabiting Irish lakes are undergoing
a rapid decline. In order to aid monitoring of this species in Irish lakes, a species‐specific …

The native or non‐native status of a species can be difficult to discern when it has been
present in a territory for a long time. To solve these conflicting cases it is often important to …

Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) is a salmonid species of high ecological and commercial
value in the Holarctic region. Nevertheless, more information is needed about its underlying …