#2585 - Salvelinus fontinalis - Brook Char
Also known as Brook Trout. A Salmonid native to the eastern parts of of North America, but like the Brown Trout earlier, introduced to many other parts of the world. And also like the Brown Trout, now one of the worst invasive species in the world. Another similarity to the other fish is that some populations only migrate in fresh water, while other migrate to saltwater and return to freshwater to breed.
Hybridises with Brown Trout to create Tiger Trout, which are deliberately bred and released in some parts of the world (including New Zealand) because they're supposedly a better sports fish.
Hokitika National Kiwi Centre, Aotearoa New Zealand.












