Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 14; Vertebrae: 55 - 64. Adipose fin well developed, often larger in males; axillary process present in pelvic fins (Ref. 27547). Dark brown to midnight blue above fading to silver on sides and wide beneath; no parr marks in young (Ref. 27547).
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BC Distribution and Notes This species is native to central and northern B.C.; however, stocks from eastern North America have been introduced into lakes in the Okanagan and Kootenay drainage systems. The taxonomy of this complex of species is still confused. We may have one or, perhaps, two species in B.C. In addition, there is a genetically divergent form that apparently survived the last glaciation in the Nahanni glacial refuge (Foote et al. 1992). This complex needs work. Source: Information provided by Don McPhail for E-Fauna BC. Global Distribution North America: throughout Alaska and most of Canada south into New England, the Great Lakes basin, and central Minnesota. This species was stocked into high Andean lakes in two countries in southern Latin America (Ref. 1739) Source: FishBase. Scott, W.B. and E.J. Crossman 1973 Freshwater fishes of Canada. Bull. Fish. Res. Board Can. 184:1-966. |
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