Author: Turan, Kottelat & Engin, 2010
FBname: Rize trout
Comments: Occurs in small pools of streams with cold, clear and very swift flowing water, with high concentration of dissolved oxygen and substrate consisting of rocks, stones and few pebbles.  Spends whole life and spawns in the upper reaches.  Does not undertake migration during spawning period.  Spawns in September-October.  Overwinters into sand or gravel or under rocks and stones in small streams.  Seems to stop feeding during winter as all specimens collected in winter had empty stomach (Ref. 85599).