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Bull Trout

Salvelinus confluentus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Salmoniformes ›Family: Salmonidae ›Genus: Salvelinus

About

The bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) is a char of the family Salmonidae native to northwestern North America. Historically, S. confluentus has been known as the "Dolly Varden" (S. malma), but was reclassified as a separate species in 1980. Bull trout are listed as a threatened species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (1998) and as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bull Trout?
The scientific name of Bull Trout is Salvelinus confluentus.
What kingdom does Bull Trout belong to?
Bull Trout belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bull Trout belong to?
Bull Trout belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bull Trout belong to?
Bull Trout belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Bull Trout belong to?
Bull Trout belongs to the order Salmoniformes.
What family does Bull Trout belong to?
Bull Trout belongs to the family Salmonidae.
What genus does Bull Trout belong to?
Bull Trout belongs to the genus Salvelinus.