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Rio Grande cutthroat have the distinction of being the southernmost subspecies of cutthroat trout. However, due to the loss of populations across their native range and reports of Rio Grande cutthroat in Mexico and Texas, it is unclear how far south this trout once occurred. The
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Rio Grande cutthroat trout have variably shaped spots located mostly posteriorly, with fewer and smaller spots above the anterior lateral line. Basibranchial teeth are not prominent or may be absent. Color is variable but often includes red, orange or pink on the opercula and throat, bright rosy to
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