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Lake Trout

Salvelinus namaycush

Taxonomy

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

About

Lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) is a freshwater char living mainly in lakes in northern North America. Other names for it include mackinaw, lake char (or charr), touladi, togue, and grey trout. In Lake Superior, it can also be variously known as siscowet, paperbelly and lean. The lake trout is prized both as a game fish and as a food fish.

Frequently Asked Questions

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