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Oncorhynchus mykiss
Rainbow Trout
Common Names
DERegenbogenforelle
ENRainbow Trout
PT-BRTruta-arco-íris
ROPastrav curcubeu
ZH虹鳟鱼
Habitat
Managed streams and rivers, frequently stocked in trout ponds.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
100 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Common
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population stable, no immediate threat.
Distinguishing Features
Silvery body with pink sheen, black spots, pink longitudinal stripe, adipose fin.