Europe and Asia: northwestern coast of Europe. Introduced widely throughout the Americas and Australia. Several countries report adverse ecological impact after introduction.
Short description
Dorsal spines (total): 3 - 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 15; Anal spines: 3 - 4; Anal soft rays: 9 - 14; Vertebrae: 57 - 59. Fusiform body. Head little and pointed. Mouth large, extending mostly after the eye and has well developed teeth. Teeth on shaft of vomer numerous and strongly developed. Caudal fin with 18-19 rays. Caudal peduncle thick and rounded. Little scales. Body is grey-blue colored with numerous spots, also below the lateral line. Blackish colored on upper part of body, usually orange on sides, surrounded by pale halos. Adipose fin with red margin.
Biology
Found in streams, ponds, rivers and lakes. Individuals spend 1 to 5 years in fresh water and 6 months to 5 years in salt water. Juveniles mature in 3-4 years. Adults reproduce in rivers, normally more than one time. They prefer cold, well-oxygenated upland waters although their tolerance limits are lower than those of rainbow trout and favors large streams in the mountainous areas with adequate cover in the form of submerged rocks, undercut banks, and overhanging vegetation. Life history and spawning behavior is similar to the salmon Salmo salar. Each female produces about 10.000 eggs. Mainly diurnal. Juveniles feed mainly on aquatic and terrestrial insects; adults on mollusks, crustaceans and small fish. Marketed fresh and smoked; eaten fried, broiled, boiled, cooked in microwave, and baked.
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