Oncorhynchus gilae (Miller, 1950) Gila trout |
photo by
The Native Fish Conservancy |
Family: | Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Salmoninae | |||
Max. size: | 32 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | North America: Gila River system in New Mexico and Arizona, USA. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits clear and cool mountain creeks (above 2000 m elevation). May bite when handled (Bob, pers. comm., 2006). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 August 1996 (B2ad+3c) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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