2,223 observationsNNA
Rocky Mountain Cutthroat Trout
Oncorhynchus virginalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Salmoniformes βΊFamily: Salmonidae βΊGenus: Oncorhynchus
About
The cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii) is a fish species of the family Salmonidae native to cold-water tributaries of the Pacific Ocean, Rocky Mountains, and Great Basin in North America. As a member of the genus Oncorhynchus, it is one of the Pacific trout, a group that includes the widely distributed rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout are popular gamefish, especially among anglers who enjoy fly fishing. The common name "cutthroat" refers to the distinctive red coloration on the...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Rocky Mountain Cutthroat Trout is Oncorhynchus virginalis.
- Rocky Mountain Cutthroat Trout belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Rocky Mountain Cutthroat Trout belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Rocky Mountain Cutthroat Trout belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Rocky Mountain Cutthroat Trout belongs to the order Salmoniformes.
- Rocky Mountain Cutthroat Trout belongs to the family Salmonidae.
- Rocky Mountain Cutthroat Trout belongs to the genus Oncorhynchus.