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Story: Trout and salmon

Sea and river dwellers

Sea and river dwellers

Brown trout can differ markedly in their colours. Those that live in estuaries, and also go out to sea (top), can look very silvery when caught – almost like a salmon. In contrast, those living in rivers (bottom) are more yellow-brown, often with red spots as well as black.

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Carl Walrond. 'Trout and salmon', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 1-Mar-09
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