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Have you ever heard of a hybrid fish? No?

Then you have landed at the right destination to take you through some fascinating Splake fish facts! Hybridization is particularly a hot topic for debate. Some argue it gives bonus points for sustaining and others counter it with the destruction of original species.

One such species that could be a moderating bridge between the two arguments is the crossbreed of a Brook trout and Lake trout. The Splake, or as its scientifically called Salvelinus namaycush x Salvelinus fontinalis, possesses features from both its parents' Salvelinus namaycush (Lake trout) and Salvelinus fontinalis (Brook trout).

These Splake trout are found in freshwater habitats, and the trick for Splake identification during fishing is to keep a watch for their slight forky tail. This is their unique body feature.

Splakes are extensively popular for ice fishing as well! What is significant about the Splake is that it is capable of creating quality fisheries where other hatchery species have not been successful, doesn't that count as a brownie point for any hybrid?

Keep reading for more such surreal Splake insights! Before you leave, do not forget to catch up on our articles about cichlids and Pacific salmon.

The Savannah sparrow, (Passerculus sandwichensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes, family Passerellidae, and genus Passerculus. As most subspecies of the sparrows seem similar, distinguishing them can be difficult.

This is mainly because they all have a special talent for chirping happy songs! To identify a Savannah sparrow from a variety of different sparrows, you try and observe their field markings. Every sparrow has its own different field marking.

Savannah sparrows are found in North America, Mexico, Alaska, Guatemala, and many other locations. They love to prey on insects and feed on seeds and berries in winter.

Their flocks are known to migrate during the winter season. Discover lots of Savannah sparrows facts here, and for more interesting facts check out our guides to the tawny frogmouth and the kagu too.

The Roseate Tern, Sterna dougallii, is the most attractive of all tern species. Their name 'Roseate' comes from this stunning bird's breeding plumage, which has a slightly pink breast. These shorebirds belong to the family Laridae and the genus Sterna.

They have a further four subspecies distinguished based on the color of the bill and size. The North American subspecies are split into two groups with one in Nova Scotia and the other in the Caribbean. They have a magnificent appearance with an amazing physique, almost similar to that of gulls.

They have narrow black-colored bills as well as black caps on their heads. They have white forked tails.

They're carnivorous species whose diet mainly comprises fish. The Roseate tern reproduction takes place along islands and shores in colonies. The bills and feathers of these terns go through certain changes during the breeding season.

Their conservation status is Least Concern as per the IUCN's Red List. However, it's endangered in some areas. Keep reading to get to know this elegant bird's appearance, reproduction, habitat, and many more captivating facts.

If you find these facts captivating, then you can also read our facts about frigatebirds and southern cassowary.

Rollers are the birds of the family Corciidae. The Corciidae family has two genera of rollers, one is Coracias and the other Eurystomus.

The Corciidae family is a member of the order Coraciiformes, amongst nine other families. These are brightly colored, stunning, and noisy birds that have vibrant plumage.

They come in blue, red-brown, green, white, black, yellow, turquoise, lilac, pink, and violet colors. They are medium in size and have sturdily built bodies with bills that are curved like a hook.

The roller birds are known as 'rollers' because of the aerial moves that they carry out for courtship.

Their appearance is similar to that of crows when it comes to structure and size, but they resemble bee-eaters and kingfishers more when it comes to their colorful bodies. These stunning birds are insectivorous as their diet comprises insects mainly.

Their population is in abundance and the conservation status of Rollers is Least Concern, except the Azure roller bird and the European roller bird, which have a Near Threatened status as per the IUCN's Red List. To know more about these magnificent animals, we suggest you read on!

If you like reading about Roller birds, then you must read our interesting articles about the toco toucan and seaside sparrow.