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Oncorhynchus gilae (Miller, 1950) Gila trout |
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photo by
The Native Fish Conservancy |
| Family: | Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Salmoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 32 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater, non-migratory | |||
| 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). Entire life history is spent in freshwater (Ref. 46888). 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 | |||