Hello dear readers. Trout is not a specific fish species. It is a general name for many species of freshwater and marine fish belonging to the Salmonidae family. This fish is found in three of the seven genera of the salmonid family: salmon (Salmo), Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus) and pallia (Salvelinus). today we decided to talk in detail about trout. The article presents the most interesting facts about trout.

Facts about trout

No. 1

Their body is covered with scales that can be of different colors. For example, freshwater trout can be brown, yellow, pink, or gray in color. The slag is usually silver in color. The most famous, the rainbow trout, is usually blue-green or yellow-green with pink stripes on the sides. However, this color changes throughout the life cycle of the fish.

No. 2

They are carnivores and feed on many species of fish (including eels), insects, molluscs, shrimps, dragonflies, and more. However, the diet of trout depends more on the region in which it lives and on its size. Large fish feed mainly on large prey, while smaller fish feed on correspondingly smaller prey. Among the trout there are species of travelers. That is, they spend part of their lives in the sea and part in the rivers flowing into it. However, most species are still freshwater individuals.

No. 3

Sexually mature at 2-3 years of age. Depending on the species and habitat, breeding can occur in autumn, winter and spring. They are mostly in nature spawns in a kind of nest, which is created in gravel and sandy areas by striking the ground with the tail fin. After 2-4 months, the offspring hatch from the laid eggs. Only about 10-15% offspring hatch from all eggs (most eggs are eaten by predators).

No. 4

Trout prefer clean, cold and oxygen-rich water. It is a stenothermal fish, which means that it can only survive in a narrow temperature range that varies from +8 to +16 degrees Celsius.

Facts about trout - no. 5

Its meat contains all the minerals necessary for humans. Boiled fish contains calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, manganese, selenium. Its meat is also a good source of vitamins, including vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin D, vitamin B3 and vitamin B12. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids.

No. 6

Depending on the species, its body weight can vary from 200 grams to 2 kilograms. It is worth noting that smolts are much larger and heavier than freshwater trout.

No. 7

As we mentioned earlier, there are many types of trout, but the most common type of trout you can find in the market is rainbow trout. Initially, this fish was brought to Europe from North America. It happened in the 19th century. At the same time, the first trout farms were established in Denmark. Denmark continues to be one of Europe's leading rainbow trout producers (besides France and Italy). Also bred in Turkey, Spain, Belgium, etc.

No. 8

In cooking it is a versatile fish. It has a fairly neutral taste. Can be cooked to smoke, fry, grill, bake in the oven, to make rolls.

No. 9

It is a relatively long-lived fish. Depending on the species, its lifespan can vary from 5 to 12 years.

Facts about trout - no. 10

Although many species are not globally threatened, some species are more at risk because of them factors such as fishing, invasive species that compete with or feed on trout. Trout population is also affected by the fact that it is not a ubiquitous fish.

No. 11

Very often, when seeing trout and salmon for the first time, they are confused, especially since both belong to the Salmonidae family. In fact, these fish are very similar to each other. But despite all the similarities, there are also differences between them. Salmon's body is more elongated and sleeker, while trout's is more rounded.

No. 12

Trout does not like bright light, so it hides in the shade from sunlight. He finds shade under roots, stones and other shelters. If there are no such shelters, it simply sinks to the depths, where the sun's rays are scattered. For this reason, it is easier for fishermen to catch this fish on cloudy days, because then it is most active.

No. 13

Cubs usually live in groups. They also hunt in packs. The older a trout gets, the further it moves away from the pack. Eventually, sexually mature individuals leave the pack and start hunting alone.