Cutthroat Trout
Oncorhynchus clarkii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 99 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Named for the red slash beneath its jaw, the cutthroat trout favours small gravel bottomed streams with a gentle flow. Some run to the sea and return to spawn, while others spend their whole lives in fresh water. Sea going fish usually grow up in the stream for a year or two before heading out.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Salmoniformes › Salmonidae › Oncorhynchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274347.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cutthroat Trout live?
- The Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Cutthroat Trout dangerous to divers?
- The Cutthroat Trout is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cutthroat Trout get?
- The Cutthroat Trout grows to about 99 cm.