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Golden trout (Oncorhynchus aguabonita) fish species information

Scientific Name
Oncorhynchus aguabonita

Common Name
Golden trout

Biology
Inhabits clear, cool headwaters, creeks, and lakes at elevations above 2100 m. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are buried in unguarded nests (Ref. 205).

Classification

Classified By

Jordan, 1892

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Salmons (Salmoniformes)

Family

Salmonids (Salmonidae)

Distribution

Region

North America

Distribution

North America: Upper Kern River basin, Tulare and Kern counties in California, USA. Two recognized subspecies: Oncorhynchus aguabonita gilberti in Main and Little Kern rivers; Oncorhynchus aguabonita aguabonita in South Fork Kern River.

Range

37°N - 36°N

Environment

Climate

Temperate

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

Unknown m

Depth To - meters

Unknown m

Zone

demersal

Environment

Freshwater; demersal

Trophic Level

3.34 s.e. 0.45 Based on food items.

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

False

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

True

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

71.0 cm

Common Length

29.8 cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Gamefish: yes

Vulnerability

Moderate to high vulnerability (51 of 100)

Resilience

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tmax=7)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated