Southern Appalachian Brook Trout

GPTKB entity

Properties (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Fish
gptkbp:behavior Prefers cold, clean water
gptkbp:colors Light spots on dark background
Dark green to blue-green back
Red spots on sides
White edges on fins
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Threatened
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:State_fish_of_North_Carolina
Popular among anglers
gptkbp:diet Crustaceans
Insects
Small fish
gptkbp:family Salmonidae
gptkbp:fauna gptkb:Rainbow_Trout
gptkb:Lake_Trout
gptkb:Eastern_Brook_Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
Year-round in some areas
Seasonal restrictions apply
gptkbp:fishSpecies Fly fishing
Bait fishing
Catch and release recommended
Spinning gear
gptkbp:genus Salvelinus
gptkbp:habitat Mountain streams
Coldwater rivers
High elevation lakes
Southern_Appalachian_region
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Southern Appalachian Brook Trout
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:localNames gptkb:Speckled_Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
Brookie
gptkbp:migration Limited migration
gptkbp:population Declining in some areas
gptkbp:regulatoryBody gptkb:Tennessee_Wildlife_Resources_Agency
gptkb:North_Carolina_Wildlife_Resources_Commission
gptkbp:renovated Habitat restoration projects
Stocking programs
gptkbp:reproduction Spawning in streams
gptkbp:research Studied for ecological impact
Genetic studies ongoing
gptkbp:size Up to 12 inches
gptkbp:threats Pollution
Invasive species
Habitat loss