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Taimen

Hucho taimen

Taimen (Hucho taimen)Vulnerable

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Fishcarnivore

The taimen is a big, salmon-like fish that lives in Siberian rivers. It's sometimes called the Siberian giant trout due to its impressive size. These fish are active year-round, swimming through cold northern waters.

  • Belongs to the same family as salmon and trout.
  • Found in rivers across Siberia and nearby areas.
  • People catch taimen throughout all seasons.
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Hucho taimen
Habitat
Freshwater
Regions in this directory
Asia
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable (VU)
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