Lahontan cutthroat trout

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Lahontan cutthroat trout, Oncorhynchus henshawi, (formerly, O. clarkii henshawi) formerly all grouped together as the cutthroat trout under a single species Oncorhynchus clarkii with many subspecies, is a fish species of the family Salmonidae native to cold-water tributaries of the Basin and Range province of Nevada, as well as adjoining areas of southeast Oregon and northeastern California. As a member of the genus Oncorhynchus, it is a part of the Pacific trout group, which includes the widely distributed rainbow trout. Cutthroat trout are popular gamefish, especially among fly fishing anglers. The common name "cutthroat" refers to the iconic red slash on the underside of the lower jaw. This species includes the type subspecies, the giant Lahontan cutthroat trout found in Pyramid Lake.

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