Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Lahontan Cutthroat Trout

Lahontan Cutthroat Trout

Oncorhynchus clarki henshawi

Status Threatened
Listed Endangered: October 13, 1970
ReclassifiedThreatened: July 16, 1975
Family Salmonidae (Trout)
Description Green to greenish blue with a bright red cutthroat mark.
Habitat Cool, well-oxygenated water.
Food Aquatic insects.
Reproduction Spawns in April and May.

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