![]() ![]() Brook trout generally inhabits clear water with pH ranging from 5 to 7.5. They prefer freshwater creeks, spring ponds, lakes and small streams where the water temperature ranges between 1☌ and 22☌ (34 ☏ and 72 ☏). The eastern distribution range extends from Hudson Bay basin to upper Mississippi River, Great Lakes–St Lawrence system and Iowa in the west. They are usually found in high elevations with their distribution range extending from the Appalachian Mountains in the south to the northern parts of Georgia and Canada. This species is native to the eastern regions of North America. Tail Fin: The characteristic squarish tail fins are sometimes slightly forked. The fish has reddish belly with that of the males turning a distinctive shade of red or orange during spawning seasons. They also have small red spots, circled by blue, along their flanks while the reddish lower fins have white edges. This special pattern is known as “vermiculation” that runs along the flanks and back of the fish, extending to their dorsal fins and tail. ![]() ![]() Breeding males may develop a hook at the front of their lower jaw.Ĭolor: The basic coloration can range from green to brown with a typical marbled pattern of light shades. Head: The trouts have a large head with rounded snouts. Weight: They generally weigh from 0.3 to 3 kg (11 to 112 ounces).īody: Their elongate bodies are slightly compressed laterally. Size: Adults grow between 10 inches and 26 inches (25 cm and 65 cm) in length. ![]()
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