Close-up of non-hybridized westslope cutthroat trout in Montana
By Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center
2014 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Close-up of non-hybridized westslope cutthroat trout Oncorhynchus clarki lewisi) from the Flathead Basin in Montana. This fish, its scientific name inspired by Lewis and Clark, represents the genetic and life history diversity of western trout by surviving extreme climatic variation over millions of years.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.