FishincSpecies catalog
Dolly Varden
Salvelinus malma
Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) belongs to the family Salmonidae. Habitat: fresh water, brackish water and salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Salvelinus malma |
|---|---|
| Family | Salmonidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water, brackish water and salt water |
| Group | Salmonids, Predators |
| Other names | Dolly Varden trout, Dolly Varden char, Dolly Varden charr, Malma trout, Red spotted char, Red spotted trout |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | US and Canada saltwater, USA and Canada freshwater |
Identifying features
- Streamlined char
- Olive-green to brown back
- Silvery flanks with small red to orange spots smaller than the eye
- Lower fins with a white leading edge
- Slightly forked tail
- Adipose fin
Dolly Varden in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Pazifischer Saibling, Dolly Varden, Dolly-Varden-Forelle |
| French | Dolly Varden |
| Czech | Siven malma |
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