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Brook trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)Common

Photo: Photo by and (C)2007 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ) · CC BY-SA 2.5

Fishcarnivore

The brook trout is a freshwater fish native to eastern North America, found in lakes and rivers from Canada to the United States. Known for its striking olive-green body adorned with red spots and orange fins, it thrives in cool, clear waters.

  • Brook trout can grow over 2 feet long and weigh up to 15 pounds.
  • Their diet includes insects, crustaceans, and small fish.
  • They have two ecological forms: coasters and salters.
FreshwaterNorth America
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Salvelinus fontinalis
Habitat
Freshwater
Regions in this directory
North America
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
medium
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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