Least Concern
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
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About
The rainbow trout is a popular game fish known for its colorful appearance and fighting spirit. They are native to North America but have been introduced to freshwater habitats worldwide.
Habitat
Cold, clear streams and lakes of North America and introduced worldwide
Diet
Carnivorous - insects, small fish, and crustaceans
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Fun Facts
- Rainbow trout get their name from the iridescent pink stripe that runs along their sides.
- They can jump up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) out of the water when hooked.
- Some rainbow trout migrate to the ocean and return to freshwater to spawn, at which point they are called steelhead.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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