| Brown Trout (Salmo
trutta) |
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"Brown Trout" from a painting
by David Miller |
Features: |
The adipose fin in brown trout
is normally red and they have many definite black spots on
the dorsal fin which distinguishes from the Salmon. Spawning:
Brown trout spawn in rivers and streams in shallow gravely
areas in November/December. |
| Fecundity: |
Small brown trout in streams
and mountain lakes can produce as few as 100 eggs, whereas
large trout in limestone lakes can produce up to 10,000 eggs.
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| Longevity
(age): |
Brown trout usually live for
four to seven years but can live for up to 10 years. |
| Diet: |
Brown trout feed on plankton,
benthic invertebrates, insects, crustaceans and fish fry.
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| Specimen
Weight: |
River 2.26 kg (5lbs); Lake
4.53 kg (10lbs) |
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