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Explain the difference between rainbow trout and steelhead trout?
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∙ 12y ago
A Salmon is not a trout. They are related, however a Steelhead is actually the same fish as a Rainbow Trout. Genetically identical. Salmon die after they spawn while Steelhead return to the sea/lake and can spawn several times before death.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoRainbow trout are silvery in color and are far more common in the Western United States. Rainbow trout are the main trout planted in the Western United States.
Rainbow trout resemble small salmon and they do not have spots like the Brown trout (or the Brook trout.)
Rainbow trout come in two main varieties; hatchery rasied, and wild. The hatchery trout do not "fight" nearly as much as the wild variety. Regarding brown trout, every one I have caught, fought very hard. No that is not a scientific study, rather anecdotal evidence base on 40 years of fishing in California.
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∙ 12y agoThe lake trout is not a true trout, but a char, related to the brook trout. Besides normally being larger than the rainbow, they have white fin edges, and light spots on a dark background. True trout have dark spots on a light background. The rainbow has a reddish lateral stripe as well.
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∙ 12y agoSteelhead trout migrate down river into the ocean, so they have a healthier diet and normally grow larger
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What are Steelhead?
The only "Steelhead" I am aware of is the Steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). It is also called the Rainbow trout. They are a great sportfish and good eating. Salmon
What class do rainbow trout fish belong to?
The rainbow trout, also known as a steelhead, belongs to the classActinopterygii.
Oncorhynchus mykiss is called the steelhead in the ocean and the rainbow in freshwater what is it?
Trout
What fish species lives longer a salmon or steel head or a rainbow trout in percent?
Steelhead and Rainbow Trout are the same species of fish. They have the same DNA. On average, a Steelhead will live 27% longer than the average Salmon.
The steelhead is the anadromous form of the rainbow trout What does this mean?
It lives in the sea but breeds in fresh water
What is the difference between a rainbow lorikeet and a snail?
species.
Where are Steelhead Trout predominantly found?
Steelhead Trout is is a type of rainbow trout which is predominantly found along the Pacific Coast of the United States. Throughout the world Steelhead Trout are found within the Western Pacific south and throughout the Kamchatka peninsula. These types of fish are labeled as endangered and threatened.
How big does a rainbow trout get?
A Steelhead, genetically identical to the Rainbow Trout, are separated by state because only some states have Steelhead in their streams. As far as Rainbow Trout, it depends on whether they are stream or lake dwelling fish. Stream fish tend to be smaller but have been caught at weights over 19 lbs and in lakes and rivers over 30 lbs.
What has the author Mark W Chilcote written?
Mark W. Chilcote has written: 'Genetic comparison of Deschutes River steelhead and rainbow trout at selected enzyme loci' -- subject(s): Rainbow trout
Is the brown trout an endangered species?
No..The steelhead is a rainbow trout that spends most of its adult life in the sea.
What is the the difference between a rainbow and a desert?
A rainbow is something that appears in the sky after it rains and it has colors. A desert is a hot or dry area with no rain.
What type of water do rainbow fish live in?
Its called a trout or in this case a ''rainbow trout'' it lives in fresh water lakes and rivers. IMPORTANT FACT FOR MORONS- A Steelhead is a trout that has gone to the ocean where it feeds and gets very big. THEN it swims back up the rivers and stream to spawn. ANOTHER IMPORTANT FACT- A Steelhead does not die after spawning unlike salmon because a STEELHEAD IS NOT A SALMON!!If you meant Rainbowfish as in members of the Melanotaeniidae family, then these fish are all freshwater. Some may tolerate brackish conditions.There are also saltwater fish which can be referred to as Rainbow, including members of the very colourful Wrasse family.So it all depends on which "rainbowfish" you meant!
