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The Nonindigenous Occurrences section of the NAS species profiles has a new structure. The section is now dynamically updated from the NAS database to ensure that it contains the most current and accurate information. Occurrences are summarized in Table 1, alphabetically by state, with years of earliest and most recent observations, and the tally and names of drainages where the species was observed. The table contains hyperlinks to collections tables of specimens based on the states, years, and drainages selected. References to specimens that were not obtained through sighting reports and personal communications are found through the hyperlink in the Table 1 caption or through the individual specimens linked in the collections tables.

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Common name: tiger trout

Identification: Buss and Wright (1958); Brown (1966); Suzuki (1974); Becker (1983); International Game Fish Association (1994).

Size: Probably 70-103 cm.

Native Range: Mainly an artificial hybrid, but has been known to occur in nature (Brown 1966; Allan 1977; International Game Fish Association 1994). (Even where it occurs "naturally," it is the result of stocking a nonindigenous species, the brown trout).

Alaska	Hawaii	Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands	Guam Saipan

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Means of Introduction: Some stocked intentionally as sport fish; others occur "naturally" as a result of brown trout stockings in native brook trout range (Holton 1990).

Status: Maintained by stocking. In Montana, some hybridization occurs "naturally" because both species are stocked in the same rivers (Holton 1990).

Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.

Remarks: This hybrid is the result of a cross between a female brown trout and a male brook trout. It is primarily a hatchery produced fish.  Mortality of eggs and alevin is high because of lack of relatedness between parent species. Survivors are not reproductively viable (International Game Fish Association 1994). This hybrid is more resistant to fungus mortality related to spawning stress than are the parental species (Becker 1983).

References: (click for full references)

Insider Viewpoint. 2001. Fishing Records – Nevada. Insider Viewpoint Magazine. 3 pp.

Rasmussen, J.L. 1998. Aquatic nuisance species of the Mississippi River basin. 60th Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, Aquatic Nuisance Species Symposium, Dec. 7, 1998, Cincinnati, OH.

Other Resources:
Fact Sheet for Salmo trutta - USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database

Fact Sheet for Salvelinus fontinalis - USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database

Author: Fuller, P.

Peer Review Date: 3/5/2012

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