Fishing for Colorado river cutthroat trout

Oncorhynchus virginalis pleuriticus

The Colorado River cutthroat trout is a vibrant freshwater fish known for its striking red-orange slashes on the throat. Typically measuring 10-18 inches and weighing 1-4 pounds, it thrives in cold, clear mountain streams and lakes. Its diet consists mainly of aquatic insects and small fish. This trout is known for its agile swimming and opportunistic feeding behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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