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POISSON EAUX FROIDES [2 records]

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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fish
  • Commercial Fishing
DEF

A ... freshwater fish ... inhabiting most rivers and lakes of the temperate or colder parts of the northern hemisphere[,] it is distinguished by numerous spots of red and black on its sides and head, and is greatly valued as a sporting fish and on account of its edible quality.

OBS

A fish of the family Salmonidae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poissons
  • Pêche commerciale
DEF

Poisson des eaux froides originaire de l'hémisphère Nord, étroitement apparenté au saumon mais de plus petite taille, à corps élancé et marqué de taches sombres, qui vit principalement en eau douce et dont la chair est estimée.

OBS

Poisson de la famille des Salmonidae.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Peces
  • Pesca comercial
DEF

Pez teleósteo de agua dulce [fría, originario del hemisferio norte,] con cuerpo de color pardo y lleno de pintas rojizas o negras, según los casos, cabeza pequeña, cola con un pequeño entrante y carne comestible blanca o encarnada.

OBS

Pez de la familia Salmonidae.

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Record 2 2020-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fish
  • Aquariums and Fishkeeping (Hobbies)
  • Aquaculture
CONT

Coldwater fish, in the context of aquariums, refers to fish species that do not require a heater to remain within tolerable temperatures in a typical indoor aquarium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poissons
  • Aquariophilie (Passe-temps)
  • Aquaculture
OBS

Les poissons d’eau froide ne nécessitent pas d’ajout de système de chauffage à l’aquarium.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Peces
  • Acuariofilia (Pasatiempos)
  • Acuicultura
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