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Salmo trutta trutta
ProtectedSea Trout
Common Names
DEMeerforelle
ENSea Trout
PT-BRTruta-marisca
ROpastrav de mare
ZH海鳟鱼
Habitat
Sea and coastal waters, ascending rivers to spawn; juveniles in streams.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
110 cm
Minimum Catch Size
60 cm
Closed Season
01.10 – 15.01
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Endangered
Very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Distinguishing Features
Silvery body with dark spots, adipose fin, strong tail fin, usually slimmer than brown trout.