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The weather outside might be frightful ❄️, but that’s just delightful for Day 11’s fish, the coldwater-loving brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) #GreatLakes #25DaysofFishmas 
Brook trout is part of the Salmonidae (salmon) family + genus Salvelinus (chars). Most char may be identified by light spots over a darker body, while "true" trout typically have dark spots on a lighter body #25DaysofFishmas
Brook trout’s species name “fontinalis" comes from Latin for "of a spring or fountain" in reference to the cold, clear stream habitats they prefer #25DaysofFishmas
“You want the moon? Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down. That's a pretty good idea. I'll give you the moon.” 🌕
It’s a Wonderful Life for the first #GreatLakes #25DaysofFishmas feature, the mooneye (Hiodon tergisus)!
It’s a Wonderful Life for the first #GreatLakes #25DaysofFishmas feature, the mooneye (Hiodon tergisus)!
Shining like #fishmas lights: Mooneye’s common name comes from the metallic shine of its big eyes; the “tergisus” part of its scientific name means "polished" #GreatLakes #25DaysofFishmas
The mooneye is found in large, clear rivers + lakes throughout North America including the southern #GreatLakes (Erie, Ontario, parts of Michigan) and their tributaries (connecting rivers) #25DaysofFishmas
