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Irish names: Muírnín, "hobbin", Ruadh-bhreac,Breac buidhe
Char are closely related to our trout and salmon and have a similar appearance. Unlike trout and salmon (which have darker spots) they have a pale spotted pattern over typically green or blue flanks. During spawning time the males develop a deep red underbelly typical of the genus Salvelinus.

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