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Salmo trutta fario
ProtectedBrown Trout
Common Names
DEBachforelle
ENBrown Trout
PT-BRTruta-marrom
ROpastrav brun
ZH褐鳟
Habitat
Oxygen-rich, cool streams and rivers with gravel substrate.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
80 cm
Minimum Catch Size
25 cm
Closed Season
01.10 – 31.03
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
May become threatened in the near future.
Distinguishing Features
Red-brown spots with pale halos on the flanks, adipose fin present, dark back, red-brown colouring.
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