HomeFish encyclopediaRay-finned fishesSalmonsSalmonidsNeiva Neiva (Salvelinus neiva) Scientific name: Salvelinus neiva Taranetz, 1933 The Neiva (Salvelinus neiva) is a freshwater fish of the family Salmonidae. Native range: Europe, Mountain lakes (Olen and Aglykyt') in the basin of the Okhota river. BiologyDorsal spines (total): 3 - 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 64 - 66Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific nameSalvelinus neivaFamilySalmonidae (Salmonids)OrderSalmoniformes (Salmons)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length55.0EnvironmentFreshwater; benthopelagicClimateBorealDistributionEurope: Mountain lakes (Olen and Aglykyt') in the basin of the Okhota river.Conservation status (IUCN)Not EvaluatedThreat to humansHarmlessResilienceMedium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.Last updated 27 September 2026