A small trout from Greece. Yes, they are native to the country, unlike here in North America. Note the parr-marks still visible on this adult fish.

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This little trout inhabits the sunny Mediterranean Island of Corsica, which is the most mountainous island in the Mediterranean. I found this specimen to be very interesting in terms of its colour and fine pattern.

Brown Trout are amazing in terms of their local adaptation expressed by genetics and morphology. A viewer commented about never seeing red spots on a Brown Trout tail. Indeed unique.

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The Göksu River originates in the Taurus mountains in Turkey and flows into the Mediterranean Sea.

Another great example showing the diversity of Brown Trout in the Anatolia region. These small streams are home to endemic species of Salmo trutta that have evolved under unique, local conditions and sometimes differ significantly in terms of overall morphology. So the "appearance" of these fish are phenotypic (appearance) and genotypic (genetic make-up) expressions best suited for their environment.

Note: The view as to what is a true or "good" species is much in dispute. North Americans tend to lump all forms, morphs or life history types under a single "species complex" despite the fact that they may represent distinct and locally adapted gene pools. In Europe and Eurasia, researchers have given these fish full species rank, partly in order to recognize the uniqueness of these trout and manage them accordingly.

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The giant Inconnu, called Shee-fish by Americans, is widespread throughout Siberia (Russia), Alaska (USA), Yukon and the Northwest Territories (Canada). The commercial fisheries are somewhat localized but several stocks within Great Slave Lake have been decimated and then slowly recovered.

This fish is what keeps me alive. I eat it almost everyday. Beware to those who under-cook Inconnu, the meat is then mushy and very oily. Some say Inconnu is an acquired taste, others simply hate it but there are those who told me it is as addictive as crack cocaine.

Some interesting information concerning nutrient content:
Inconnu has 19 times more fat and 3 times the calories per 100g serving than Northern Pike.

Inconnu has same amount of Iron (0.23mg) per 100g serving as Arctic Char but this is 5 to 7 times less than Sturgeon or Carp.
Incoonu has twice the Cholesterol level per 100g serving of Northern Pike.

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