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Trout  

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  • Salvelinus

Note

  • genera Oncorhynchus and Salmo may be either salmon or trout; check text

Scope note

  • Various fish of the family SALMONIDAE, usually smaller than salmon. They are mostly restricted to cool clear freshwater. Some are anadromous. They are highly regarded for their handsome colors, rich well-flavored flesh, and gameness as an angling fish. The genera Salvelinus, Salmo, and ONCORHYNCHUS have been introduced virtually throughout the world.

History note

  • 1991(1975); use SALMONIDAE 1968-1974

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