Rainbow Trout: Identification, Habitat, and Conservation #296520 (License: Personal Use)

The rainbow trout displays a brilliant iridescent pink to red lateral band running from gill to tail, set against an olive-green back and silvery-white belly. Its body is densely covered in small black spots, especially concentrated on the dorsal half and caudal fin, while the pectoral, pelvic, and anal fins show orange-red edges. This freshwater fish, native to Pacific Coast rivers and streams, is widely introduced across North America and globally for sport fishing and aquaculture.

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