The level of genetic differentiation between anadromous and non-andromous
trout (Salmo trutta L.) coexisting in a Norman river (Oir river) was examined at 15
microsatellites markers. Despite a large amount of variation, no genetic
differentiation was found between forms. Four domesticated stocks were also
genotyped with the same loci. Highly significant differences were found with
natural samples allowing to exclude a recent stocking effect on the Oir
population. We conclude that the resident and anadromous trout form a single
naturally reproducing unit in this river system. However, this conclusion
could reflect particular ecological or demographic conditions in the Oir
basin and needs to be validated in other hydrographical and ecological
contexts.