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Greenback Cutthroat Trout

Oncorhynchus clarki stomias

Photo by JackWanamaker
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a fairly rare variety of trout which is native to these northern Colorado highlands. This fish was caught at around 12,000 feet in a tiny stream.

Habitat:

Foothills and mountain waters.

Notes:

This fish was caught using proper technique and released.

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PublishedFebruary 19, 2013

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