Greenback Cutthroat Trout

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trout
gptkbp:average_temperature Prefers cold water
gptkbp:behavior Schooling fish
gptkbp:body_shape Streamlined
gptkbp:breeding_behavior Nesting in gravel
gptkbp:climate_impact Sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:color Olive green
Seasonal color change
gptkbp:color_variation Dark and light forms
gptkbp:coloration Red spots on sides
gptkbp:conservation_efforts gptkb:Trout_Unlimited
Habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status Threatened
Reclassified in 2012
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of Colorado
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Insects
gptkbp:ecological_role Freshwater ecosystems
Top predator in streams
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives Indicator of stream health
gptkbp:fins Adipose fin present
gptkbp:first_described_by Leach
gptkbp:fish_species Not commonly farmed
gptkbp:fishing_impact Overfishing concerns
gptkbp:fishing_regulations gptkb:South_Platte_River
Year-round
Catch and release only
Popular among anglers
Strict regulations in place
Habitat degradation
Best caught with flies.
Catch and release fishing recommended
Fly fishing recommended
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Gravel beds
gptkbp:genetic_diversity Low genetic diversity
gptkbp:genetic_studies Studied for conservation genetics
gptkbp:gills Four gill arches
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater rivers
gptkbp:habitat_preference Clean, cold water
gptkbp:habitat_range Rocky Mountain region
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Greenback Cutthroat Trout
gptkbp:is_protected_by gptkb:Endangered_Species_Act
gptkbp:larval_stage Hatches in 2 weeks
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 7 years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Greenback
gptkbp:migration Limited migration
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Colorado
gptkbp:population_trend Declining
gptkbp:predators Bigger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Cutthroat_Trout
gptkbp:reproduction Spawning in spring
gptkbp:research_importance Genetic studies
gptkbp:restoration Ongoing conservation programs
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Oncorhynchus_clarkii_stomias
gptkbp:size Up to 20 inches
gptkbp:state gptkb:Colorado
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships With aquatic insects
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:water_quality Sensitive to pollution
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Rainbow_Trout
Stream restoration projects
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Colorado
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4