Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) - Identification, Habitat & Conservation #3508991 (License: Personal Use)

This artistic rendering depicts a healthy adult brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), notable for its olive-green back fading to a creamy-yellow lateral band and vivid orange-red ventral region. The fish displays characteristic markings: numerous red spots encircled by pale blue halos along the sides, and yellowish-white spots scattered across the dorsal area and fins. Its adipose fin and caudal fin exhibit rich orange tones with dark edges, typical of spawning males.

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