The elusive finless brown trout (Fecal trutta defecatio skidmarcus) and the elusive cornback trout (Fecal trutta defecatio corneel) are fish of the same species.  The elusive brown is largely a freshwater specimen, migrating to the oceans for much of its life and returning to freshwater only to after treatment or disposal.  One critical difference between the finless brown trout and other trout is its ability to sustain itself, often for several weeks, when deposited outside of water.

The elusive finless brown trout is normally considered to be native to Africa, Asia, Australia Europe, North and South America, and Europe but has also been intermittently observed in the Antarctic.  Though extremely elusive, the finless brown is not considered to be endangered although, in some cases over time, individuals may not appear as frequently, or regularly, as they used to.  In comparison with other trout, F trutta defecatio skidmarcus has a somewhat higher temperature preference of about room temperature (68-72 °F, or 20-22.2 °C).  Frequently refreshed waters, especially shallow, porcelain pools create an ideal habitat for the elusive brown.  Cover is important to finless brown trout, and they are more likely to be found "peeking" out of submerged pipe-like crevices, and occasionally extraneous leaf piles.

The elusive finless brown trout is an irregularly sized fish, growing to 1 kg or more in some localities although in many countries where food supplies are scares, a mature weight is less common.  Their size also fluctuates widely depending on recent diet.

The elusive brown is often recognized by its distinctive odor when observed outside of its water environment.

While trout is a considered a favorite food fish, and is used both fresh and smoked; the finless brown is widely considered completely inedible.

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Finless Brown at the Urban Dictionary