Species catalog

Bull trout

Salvelinus confluentus

Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) belongs to the family Salmonidae. Habitat: fresh water.

Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), illustration

Profile

Scientific nameSalvelinus confluentus
FamilySalmonidae
HabitatFresh water
GroupSalmonids, Predators
Regional lists in FishincUSA and Canada freshwater

Identifying features

  • Elongated char with a large, broad, flat head
  • Olive-green to bronze back and flanks with small pale yellow, orange or red spots, no spots on the dorsal fin
  • Lower fins with a white leading edge
  • Slightly forked tail
  • Adipose fin

Bull trout in other languages

LanguageName
GermanStierforelle
SwedishTjurröding

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