Native Westslope Cutthroat Trout
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Detailed Description
Native westslope cutthroat trout swim in the north fork of the Flathead River in northwestern Montana. This region is recognized as a range-wide stronghold for genetically pure westslope cutthroat trout. However, rainbow trout invasion and hybridization threatens these populations.
Flathead River, northwest Montana
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.