Author: (Heckel, 1851)
FBname: Adriatic trout
Comments: Found in water courses at high altitude (Ref. 26100).  Inhabits cold streams and small rivers, usually in deep, quiet places.  Occurs in groups.  Feeds on invertebrates.  Spawns in April-May.  Attains a maximum size of about 70 cm SL (Ref. 59043).  Threatened by the construction of dams, introduction of new species and overfishing (Ref. 26100).