What is another word for Genus Salvelinus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs sˈalvɪlˌɪnəs] (IPA) 
Genus Salvelinus is a group of fish commonly known as char or charr. They are a cold-water species found mainly in North America, Europe, and Asia. While the genus Salvelinus comprises several species, they are referred to by various names based on their location. For instance, Salvelinus namaycush is called lake trout in North America and touladi in eastern Canada. Salvelinus confluentus is called bull trout in some areas of North America, and Salvelinus fontinalis is commonly known as brook trout. However, the term char or charr, referring to the entire genus Salvelinus, is a widely used synonym for the fish species in this group.
