FishincSpecies catalog
Steelhead
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) belongs to the family Salmonidae. Habitat: fresh water, brackish water and salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Oncorhynchus mykiss |
|---|---|
| Family | Salmonidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water, brackish water and salt water |
| Group | Salmonids, Predators |
| Other names | Steelhead trout |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | US and Canada saltwater, USA and Canada freshwater |
Identifying features
- Sea-run rainbow trout: large streamlined, very silvery body
- Steel-blue back
- Faint pink stripe along the lateral line
- Small black spots on the back, dorsal fin and tail
- Small adipose fin
- Squarish tail
Steelhead in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Steelhead-Forelle, Steelhead |
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