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Brook trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Salvelinus fontinalis (Brook trout)
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Distribution
Distribution map: Salvelinus fontinalis (Brook trout)




Habitat
Temperature:
no data found yet
Salinity:
Fdepends
Photoperiod:
no data found yet
Substrate:
Fyes
Trophic level:
not investigated by us yet
Growth
Length:
not investigated by us yet
Weight:
not investigated by us yet
Maturity:
no data found yet
Malformations:
no data found yet
Morphology:
not investigated by us yet
Swimming
Home range:
F0.1-3.3+ km
Depth:
F0.0-8.0 m
Speed:
not investigated by us yet
Migration:
Fdepends
Type:
not investigated by us yet
Reproduction
Nest building:
Fyes
Courtship:
Fyes
Mating type:
no data found yet
Fecundity:
not investigated by us yet
Brood care:
no data found yet
Social behaviour
Aggregation:
Fshoal
Organisation:
not investigated by us yet
Aggression:
Fyes
Handling
Farming frequency:
1,538 t/year 2018
Farming stress:
Fyes
Slaughter protocol:
Fprepared

Farming remarks

Salvelinus fontinalis
Li0  ❘  Po0  ❘  Ce1

Salvelinus fontinalis is farmed not only for feeding purposes but also for recreational fishing, especially in North America. Considered invasive in several countries, where adverse ecological impact after introduction has been reported. Nevertheless, there are many biological and ethological aspects that are not respected in usual farming conditions. This species naturally swims long distances, which makes it challenging for rearing facilities to fulfill its spatial needs. Reproduction is induced through highly invasive techniques, and substrate needs are complex to assure in farms. In addition, there is a severe lack of knowledge concerning its biology, namely in aspects that are directly related to farming such as stress, malformation rates and sustainable feeds. Further research should be directed into these issues, as well as on manipulation (e.g. spawning, humane stunning and slaughtering protocols) and environmental enrichment. Selecting non-migratory strains for rearing could help to minimize harmful effects of confinement.

For details see: WelfareCheck | farm
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