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Overview
Greenback cutthroat trout are coldwater fish belonging to the trout, salmon and whitefish family. They have dark, round spots on the sides and tail and two colorful blood-red stripes on each side of the throat under the jaw, hence the name "cutthroat." During the spring spawning season the entire belly may become crimson red.
Scientific Name
Oncorhynchus clarkii stomias
Common Name
greenback cutthroat trout
FWS Category
Fishes
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