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American Brook Charr (Salvelinus fontinalis)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Salvelinus fontinalis

(Mitchill, 1814)

American Brook Charr

Also known as: American Brook Trout, Aurora Trout, Baiser, Breeder, Brook Char, Brook Charr, Brook Trout

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About

Habitat

Benthopelagic

Depth

15–27 m

Max size

86 cm

Max weight

8 kg

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

24 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

—

Order

Salmoniformes

Family

Salmonidae

Where to find it

occasional

Austria

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