Arctic Char display a range of colors from deep green to bright red, especially during spawning. They are unique in that they can thrive in both freshwater and saltwater.
Habitat
Cold, Arctic and sub-Arctic waters.
Diet
Insects, small fish, and zooplankton.
How common
Uncommon
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