The Cutthroat fish is the only trout that is native to Colorado. It is considered a state fish and has an interesting description. It has a crimson flash on either side of its throat, below the lower jaw. Most of the Cutthroat fish are not found in their original location because of the way that humans have impacted them. For example, there has been competition from the non-natives, over-fishing of the species and extreme habitat loss.
The Bonytail was once a fish that thrived in the Colorado River but is now on the endangered list, making it a sensitive fish. The Bonytail fish was once found in many states including Arizona, California, and New Mexico. This once thriving species began to severely drop in numbers when the Hoover Dam was built. Another reason why the fish is so endangered is because of competition with nonnative fishes. |
Colorado River