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Dolly Varden

Salvelinus malma

Taxonomy

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

About

The Dolly Varden fish is not a trout, it is actually a char. It was once the name for three separate species of char, but now it is only the name for one.

Frequently Asked Questions

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