Sea Trout
Salmo trutta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–28 m
- Max size: 1.4 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The sea going form of the brown trout, it splits its life between fresh water and the sea, spending a few years in each before returning to swift rivers to spawn. It can grow well over a metre in the largest individuals. Where introduced beyond its range it can crowd out native fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Salmoniformes › Salmonidae › Salmo
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127187.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sea Trout live?
- The Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) is typically found at 0–28 m.
- Is the Sea Trout dangerous to divers?
- The Sea Trout is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sea Trout get?
- The Sea Trout grows to about 1.4 m.