FishincSpecies catalog
Cutthroat trout
Oncorhynchus clarkii
Cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii) belongs to the family Salmonidae. Habitat: fresh water, brackish water and salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Oncorhynchus clarkii |
|---|---|
| Family | Salmonidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water, brackish water and salt water |
| Group | Salmonids, Predators |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | US and Canada saltwater, USA and Canada freshwater |
Identifying features
- Trout body
- A bright red-orange slash on the underside of the lower jaw
- Olive to yellowish-brown flanks densely covered with small black spots, more towards the tail
- Pinkish cheek
- Adipose fin
- Slightly forked tail
Cutthroat trout in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Purpurforelle, Cutthroat-Forelle |
| French | Truite fardée |
| Spanish | Trucha degollada |
| Dutch | Roodkeelforel |
| Polish | Łosoś Clarka |
| Swedish | Strupsnittsöring |
| Finnish | Punakurkkulohi |
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