Bull trout

The bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) is a char of the family Salmonidae. It is found in western North America, ranging from the Yukon to northern Nevada, most commonly in the high mountains, and a population exists east of the Continental Divide, in Alberta.

Related Topics:
Char - Salmonidae - North America - Yukon - Nevada - Continental Divide - Alberta

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It has been recorded at up to 103 cm in length and weighing 14.5 kg. Its head and mouth are unusually large for salmonids, giving it its name.

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The bull trout favors the deep pools of the larger cold lakes and rivers, where it feeds on zooplankton and zoobenthos, especially chironomids.

Related Topics:
Zooplankton - Zoobenthos - Chironomid

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The Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma malma) is also known as "bull trout" in Canada; at one time S. confluentus was considered a subspecies of the Dolly Varden.

Related Topics:
Dolly Varden - Canada

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