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Some zooplankton species and rotifers can be found in slow-moving streams. Their abundance depends on the amount of the predation from invertebrates and small fish. Fish species such as redbelly dace and white sucker, and introduced species such as brown trout are commonly found in slow-moving streams. Fast-moving streams provide excellent habitat for many kinds of fish, including brook trout, Atlantic salmon parr, common shiner, white suckers and yellow perch.