Rainbow trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
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Fishcarnivore
The rainbow trout is a freshwater fish found in cool streams and rivers across North America and Asia. Known for its shimmering colors, it’s a favorite among anglers. Some rainbow trout, called steelhead, spend part of their lives in the ocean before returning to freshwater to spawn.
- Some rainbow trout migrate to the ocean for 2-3 years.
- Steelhead trout return to freshwater to lay their eggs.
- Rainbow trout thrive in cold, clear streams and rivers.
FreshwaterNorth AmericaAsia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Fish
- Scientific name
- Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Regions in this directory
- North America, Asia
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- medium
