Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–27 m
- Max size: 86 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A char of cold, clear, well oxygenated creeks, rivers and lakes, the brook trout sometimes runs to sea and back. Native populations move upstream through spring, summer and late autumn, and the fish can become a pest where it is introduced beyond its range.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Salmoniformes › Salmonidae › Salvelinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 154241.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brook Trout live?
- The Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is typically found at 15–27 m.
- Is the Brook Trout dangerous to divers?
- The Brook Trout is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brook Trout get?
- The Brook Trout grows to about 86 cm.