Trout & Salmon
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
Oncorhynchus clarkii henshawi
FreshwaterSalmonidaeThreatened
About
The Lahontan Cutthroat Trout is the largest subspecies of cutthroat trout and is known for its iridescent colors and distinctive red or orange slash marks on either side of its throat. They are opportunistic feeders and exhibit a wide range of behaviors depending on their environment, including stream-dwelling and lake-dwelling forms.
- Average size
- 8-22 inches, 0.5-5 lbs (can reach larger sizes in optimal conditions)
- Colors
- Olive-green to yellowish-brown back, silvery sides, yellow to white belly, black spots concentrated towards the tail, and red or orange slash marks under the jaw
- Diet
- Insects (aquatic and terrestrial), crustaceans, small fish, and zooplankton
- Region
- Primarily found in northern Nevada, eastern California, southeastern Oregon, and small portions of eastern California and southern Idaho