Featured Kypes
Meet our spectacular featured fish and their impressive kypes
Thunder Kype (Discovered: March 18, 2024)
Meet "Thunder," a 15-year-old male brown trout from Lake Windermere with one of the most impressive kypes ever documented. This enormous fish has survived multiple spawning seasons, causing his kype to grow larger each cycle, now extending nearly 4cm from his lower jaw.
BTC Inspired Kype (Discovered: May 8, 2025)
"BTK" is a striking male salmon recently caught in the Kenai River, named for its brilliant golden-orange hue that resembled pure gold — earning it the nickname after Bitcoin. This powerful fish displays a sharply hooked kype and broad body, both clear indicators of dominance. Its aggressive behavior and commanding presence suggest it holds alpha status within its spawning group.
Saber Kype (Discovered: November 12, 2024)
"Saber" is a renowned Atlantic Salmon whose unusually curved kype resembles an ancient sword. This 5-year-old male has developed a kype with a dramatic 45-degree upward curve, making him instantly recognizable to researchers tracking spawning behavior in the Kennebec River.
