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Brook Trout
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FOR TEACHERS
Plan A Field Trip
Self Guided
Kindergarten - Come to Your Senses
1st Grade - Shenandoah Residents
7-12 Grade - Exploring Earth Science
Ranger Guided
2nd grade - Habitats of Shenandoah
3rd grade - Adaptations for Survival
4th grade - Communities of Shenandoah
5th grade - Geology: Our Rockin' Earth
6th grade - Watersheds: Mountains to the Bay
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Brook trout can be distinguished from other trout by the dark, wavy line on its back and the white leading edges of its fins and tail.  

Did You Know?
In addition to the eastern brook trout, 35 other fish species live within Shenandoah National Park’s streams.
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Last Updated: July 27, 2006 at 15:01 EST