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Oncorhynchus virginalis

(Girard, 1856)

Rocky Mountain Cutthroat Trout

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Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.1326732
Element CodeAFCHA02170
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVertebrate Animal
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumCraniata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderSalmoniformes
FamilySalmonidae
GenusOncorhynchus
Concept Reference
Markle, D. F. 2018. An interim classification of the Cutthroat Trout complex,Oncorhynchus clarkii sensu lato, with comments on nomenclature. Pages 181-197 in P. Trotter, P. Bisson, L. Schultz, and B.Roper, editors. Cutthroat Trout: evolutionary biology and taxonomy.American Fisheries Society, Special Publication 36, Bethesda, Maryland.
Taxonomic Comments
This record represents the broad sense of Oncorhynchus virginalis that includes several subspecies that were previously considered subspecies of O. clarkii. Until a full, modern systematic revision can be completed, an interim classification of the Oncorhynchus clarkii species complex by Markle (2018) recognizes four taxa as distinct, clarkii, lewisi, henshawi, and virginalis. This treatment has been accepted by the American Fisheries Society (Page et al. 2023). Seven subspecies of Oncorhynchus virginalis are recognized: virginalis, behnkei, bouvieri, macdonaldi, pleuriticus, utah and the unnamed Greenback Cutthroat Trout (stomias has been incorrectly applied to the Greenback Cutthroat Trout) (Markle 2018).
Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

This species inhabits creeks, streams, and small rivers with gravelly bottoms or cold, moderately deep lakes.
Other Nations (2)
United StatesNNR
ProvinceRankNative
UtahSNRYes
MontanaS2Yes
WyomingS2Yes
IdahoSNRYes
KentuckySNANo
New MexicoSNRYes
NevadaSNRYes
TexasSNRYes
ColoradoS4Yes
CanadaNNA
ProvinceRankNative
SaskatchewanSNANo
Roadless Areas (168)
Colorado (8)
AreaForestAcres
Bristol HeadRio Grande NF46,087
Comanche Peak Adjacent AreaArapaho & Roosevelt NFs44,158
Dome PeakRoutt NF35,716
HermosaSan Juan NF148,103
Pole Mountain / Finger MesaRio Grande NF43,863
Red TableWhite River NF39,122
San MiguelSan Juan NF64,263
Storm PeakSan Juan NF57,617
Idaho (2)
AreaForestAcres
Borah PeakSalmon-Challis National Forest130,463
PalisadesCaribou-Targhee National Forest122,002
Montana (9)
AreaForestAcres
Allan Mountain (01946)Bitterroot National Forest104,184
BridgerGallatin National Forest45,059
Crazy MountainGallatin National Forest82,093
Gallatin FringeGallatin National Forest51,571
Hyalite - Porcupine - Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study AreaGallatin National Forest143,991
MadisonGallatin National Forest127,859
Mt. Gmt Area HCuster National Forest1,335
North AbsarokaCuster National Forest21,063
North AbsarokaGallatin National Forest159,075
Nevada (5)
AreaForestAcres
Moriah - Hendrys Ck.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,345
Snake - Big WashHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,146
Snake - HatcheryHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,627
Snake - MurphyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest27,064
Snake - Peacock CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,069
New Mexico (13)
AreaForestAcres
Alamo CanyonSanta Fe National Forest8,639
Canjilon Mtn.Carson National Forest7,972
Columbine - Hondo Wilderness Study AreaCarson National Forest43,739
Cruces BasinCarson National Forest5,244
Grass MountainSanta Fe National Forest3,254
Jacks CreekSanta Fe National Forest740
Latir PeakCarson National Forest3,573
PecosCarson National Forest13,436
Pecos WS RiverSanta Fe National Forest5,396
San Pedro ParksSanta Fe National Forest5,824
Virgin CanyonSanta Fe National Forest6,068
Wheeler Peak WildernessCarson National Forest2,677
Willow CreekSanta Fe National Forest1,477
Utah (90)
AreaForestAcres
0401001Ashley National Forest11,705
0401002Ashley National Forest36,113
0401008Ashley National Forest15,616
0401011Ashley National Forest30,062
0401012Ashley National Forest46,400
0401015Ashley National Forest14,424
0401023Ashley National Forest8,352
0401024Ashley National Forest12,882
0401027Ashley National Forest7,312
0401031Ashley National Forest7,110
0401037Ashley National Forest1,166
0418033Ashley National Forest24,909
0419020Ashley National Forest355,684
418003Uinta National Forest10,912
418004Uinta National Forest16,661
418008Uinta National Forest9,367
418009Uinta National Forest18,064
418011Uinta National Forest13,253
418012Uinta National Forest25,758
418013Uinta National Forest14,643
418014Uinta National Forest9,683
418015Uinta National Forest17,289
418016Uinta National Forest35,240
418017Uinta National Forest19,631
418018Uinta National Forest11,218
418024Uinta National Forest51,699
418025Uinta National Forest32,698
418027Uinta National Forest13,884
418034Uinta National Forest6,170
418040Uinta National Forest1,702
418041Uinta National Forest16,751
418042Uinta National Forest7,313
418043Uinta National Forest9,493
418044Uinta National Forest5,495
Big Bear CreekManti-Lasal National Forest28,440
Boulder MountainWasatch-Cache National Forest8,852
Boulder Mtn. / Boulder Top / Deer LakeDixie National Forest110,690
Bullion - DelanoFishlake National Forest14,917
Burch CreekWasatch-Cache National Forest6,938
Casto BluffDixie National Forest87,466
Clear CreekSawtooth National Forest7,188
CottonwoodDixie National Forest6,754
Cove CreekFishlake National Forest25,555
Dark ValleyDixie National Forest27,481
Deer CreekDixie National Forest39,818
FergusonFishlake National Forest5,690
Fishlake MountainFishlake National Forest25,217
GibsonWasatch-Cache National Forest5,350
High Uintas (UT)Wasatch-Cache National Forest102,398
Hilgard MountainFishlake National Forest28,389
Hog RanchDixie National Forest17,130
Jake HollowDixie National Forest15,146
Joe LottFishlake National Forest19,826
LakesWasatch-Cache National Forest121,967
Lewis PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest11,616
Little West Fork BlacksWasatch-Cache National Forest8,209
Lone Peak ContiguousWasatch-Cache National Forest874
Long Neck Mesa / Steep Creek / Oak Creek - Steep Creek / OakDixie National Forest55,489
Lookout PeakFishlake National Forest9,195
Mahogany RangeWasatch-Cache National Forest11,409
Marysvale PeakFishlake National Forest22,624
Mt. AireWasatch-Cache National Forest9,681
Mt. Logan NorthWasatch-Cache National Forest18,930
Mt. Logan SouthWasatch-Cache National Forest17,014
Mt. Logan WestWasatch-Cache National Forest5,285
Mt. NaomiWasatch-Cache National Forest41,922
Mt. OlympusWasatch-Cache National Forest9,982
Mt. ArvineFishlake National Forest6,054
Mt. Johns Peak - Mt AliceFishlake National Forest12,469
Mt. Um Plateau - Mt TerrillFishlake National Forest17,490
Muddy Creek - Nelson Mt.Manti-Lasal National Forest59,034
Musinia PeakFishlake National Forest6,746
New Home BenchDixie National Forest10,513
NoblettsWasatch-Cache National Forest3,116
North FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest8,148
Pine Valley MountainsDixie National Forest57,673
Price RiverManti-Lasal National Forest24,349
Raft RiverSawtooth National Forest23,969
Right Hand Fork LoganWasatch-Cache National Forest15,023
Solomon BasinFishlake National Forest19,963
Stump CreekCaribou National Forest355
Swan Creek MountainWasatch-Cache National Forest9,390
Table Cliffs - Henderson CanyonDixie National Forest19,581
Temple PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest24,081
Thousand Lake MountainFishlake National Forest27,267
Tushar MountainFishlake National Forest39,992
Twin PeaksWasatch-Cache National Forest6,157
White MountainFishlake National Forest23,939
White PineWasatch-Cache National Forest1,942
WillardWasatch-Cache National Forest18,059
Wyoming (41)
AreaForestAcres
0401018Ashley National Forest6,157
0401019Ashley National Forest6,202
Bear RocksBighorn National Forest25,023
Beartooth Proposed WildernessShoshone National Forest16,837
Cloud Peak ContiguousBighorn National Forest113,757
Franc's PeakShoshone National Forest68,561
French CreekMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest5,928
Gannett Hills - Spring CreekBridger-Teton National Forest45,462
Grayback RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest295,113
Gros Ventre MountainsBridger-Teton National Forest106,418
Headwaters Sunlight CreekShoshone National Forest6,016
Hideout CreekBighorn National Forest10,096
Horse Creek MesaBighorn National Forest77,808
Lake Alice - Commissary RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest166,707
Leigh CreekBighorn National Forest19,180
Libby FlatsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest11,107
Little BighornBighorn National Forest133,949
Little SnakeMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest9,920
Middle ForkShoshone National Forest51,772
Monument RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest17,720
Munger MountainBridger-Teton National Forest12,827
Pacific Creek - Blackrock CreekBridger-Teton National Forest24,658
PalisadesTarghee National Forest1,121
Phillips RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest10,108
ReefShoshone National Forest16,817
Salt River RangeBridger-Teton National Forest235,661
Sibley LakeBighorn National Forest10,367
Snowy RangeMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest29,660
South Beartooth HighwayShoshone National Forest105,570
South ForkShoshone National Forest64,903
South Wyoming RangeBridger-Teton National Forest85,776
Spread Creek - Gros Ventre RiverBridger-Teton National Forest166,097
Teton Corridor TrailheadsBridger-Teton National Forest286
Togwotee PassShoshone National Forest7,344
Walker PrairieBighorn National Forest62,434
Wapiti Valley NorthShoshone National Forest18,345
Wapiti Valley SouthShoshone National Forest43,517
West Slope TetonsTarghee National Forest47,448
West Slope WindsBridger-Teton National Forest143,252
Wilderness Study AreaTarghee National Forest51,961
Wood RiverShoshone National Forest50,638
References (5)
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