Impact ID7807
Impact TypeGenetic
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionNatural hybridization between brown trout (Salmo trutta) and Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), a native of Lake Ontario, has been frequently documented in Europe. Survival is reportedly highest among male trout x female salmon hybrids, which may have similar levels of survival to pure salmon while emerging earlier as fry.
Reference24352
Cost 
LocationRío Cares, Spain

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