bull trout
Americannoun
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a char, Salvelinus confluentus, formerly considered the same species as Dolly Varden but later reclassified.
noun
Etymology
Origin of bull trout
First recorded in 1645–55
Example Sentences
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That would encourage the reproduction of local bull trout, which are a threatened species in the Lower 48 states.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2024
Entire species, including whitebark pine and the native bull trout, have diminished, harming ecosystems that rely upon them.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2023
While cutthroat feed mostly on insects, bull trout dine on cutthroat and other fish and can grow to over 30 inches and 15 pounds.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 13, 2022
They said the amendment would impact threatened or endangered fish species such as bull trout, steelhead, three types of sucker fish, and Chinook and sockeye salmon.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2022
He is as wary as a five-season fox, and when he pays your ship a visit when out at sea, he looks as humble and unsophisticated as a bull trout.
From Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" by Gordon Stables
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