Brown Trout
Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) is a species of freshwater fish that is native to Europe and Western Asia but has been widely introduced around the world, including the United States. This species is highly valued by anglers for its game qualities and is also an important food fish in some regions.
| Brown Trout | Salmo trutta |
|---|---|
| Body shape | Streamlined |
| Scales | Overlapping scales with no scales on head or fins |
| Fins | Two dorsal fins, one adipose fin, pectoral, pelvic, anal fins |
| Mouth position | Terminal (at the end of the head) |
| Habitat | Cold freshwater streams and rivers |
| Feeding behavior | Carnivorous, opportunistic |
| Diet | Insects, crustaceans, fish eggs and fry |
| Reproduction | Spawning in gravel beds in fall or winter |
| Size | 20-30 inches (50-75 cm) in length |
| Life span | Up to 20 years |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (LC) |
| States | (38) Alaska (AK), Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Idaho (ID), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Maine (ME), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New Mexico (NM), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), North Dakota (ND), Ohio (OH), Oregon (OR), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), South Dakota (SD), Utah (UT), Vermont (VT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI), Wyoming (WY) |
