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Cutthroat trout
Oncorhynchus clarkii
Identification
Named for the distinctive red or orange slash marks under the lower jaw.
Where It's Found
Native to cold streams and lakes of the western U.S., with several distinct subspecies tied to specific river drainages.
Secure (NatureServe)
Fishing Notes
A prized native-species target for western fly anglers; dry-fly fishing during a hatch on a mountain stream is the classic pursuit.
Scientific Classification▾
Family
Salmonidae
Genus
Oncorhynchus
Order
Salmoniformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Kingdom
Animalia
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