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torgoch
What does torgoch mean?
Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) — specifically the population stranded in a handful of deep, cold North Wales lakes since the last Ice Age. Literally 'red belly' in Welsh. Found in Llyn Padarn, Cwellyn and Bodlyn; declining and protected. A genuine glacial relict swimming under Snowdon.
"The torgoch in Llyn Padarn is one of the rarest fish in Britain."
Origin
Welsh, literally 'red belly' — 'tor' (belly) + 'coch' (red).
Frequently asked questions
What does torgoch mean?
Torgoch is the Arctic char, a rare red-bellied fish found in the lakes of North Wales.
How do you use torgoch in a sentence?
For example: 'The torgoch is a rare catch in these mountain lakes.'
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