Speckled Trout Animal Pictures
Cynoscion nebulosus
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speckled trout caught by fisherman
Speckled trout aren't actually trout. They are in the drum family.
Speckled trout
The speckled trout is not a trout.
Brook Trout
The Brook Trout has a speckled appearance, which is known to fade if they spend time in salt water.
Brook Trout feeding Brook trout. Salvelinus fontinalis
The Brook Trout feeds on insects, invertebrates, and small fish.
State fish
The Brook Trout is so popular it has been named state fish of nine US states.