The Rainbow Trout is a cold-water fish prized by anglers, named for the pink-to-crimson band running along its silvery, black-speckled sides. Native to Pacific drainages, it has been widely stocked across North America.
Habitat
Cool, clear rivers, streams, and lakes
Diet
Insects, crustaceans, smaller fish, and fish eggs
How common
Common
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