DSC_2245 Brook char (Salvelinus fontinalis) a very colourful fish, brook char were introduced to NZ in the 1970s. As they are easily out-competed by trout, they are now mainly confined to very small tributaries that are marginal for trout, and most populations comprise only small stunted fish *
DSC_2235 Brook char (Salvelinus fontinalis) a beautifully patterned and colourful fish, brook char were introduced to NZ in the 1970s. As they are easily out-competed by trout, they are now mainly confined to very small tributaries that are marginal for trout, and most populations comprise only small stunted fish *
DSC_2861 Brook char (Salvelinus fontinalis) large spawning male. Brook char were introduced to NZ in the 1970s. Spawning fish this size are rarely seen - bright red on lower surfaces and fins and with with large ugly heads. Competition from trout has meant most brook char in NZ today are confined to marginal habitat in very small tributaries where populations comprise only small stunted fish *
