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Rainbow trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
The rainbow trout is a vibrant freshwater fish native to cold-water rivers and lakes in North America, but has been introduced worldwide for sport fishing. Recognized by its iridescent coloring and distinctive pinkish stripe along its sides, the rainbow trout is highly adaptable…
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- Rainbow trout can hybridize with other trout species, sometimes producing hybrids known as 'cutbows' when crossed with cutthroat trout.
- Rainbow trout are capable of detecting ultraviolet light, which helps them locate prey in various water conditions. Some populations of rainbow trout, known as steelhead, migrate to the ocean and return to their birth rivers to spawn. They are known for their adaptability and have been introduced to every continent except Antarctica.
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