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Common Names
apache trout
Regions
Arizona, United StatesUnited States of America, United States
Population
1,500
Habitat
clear, cool mountain streams and rivers above 5, 000 feet
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
between 0.5 to 2 pou... and 5 to 7 years in the wild
Regions
Arizona, United States, United States of America, United States
The Apache Trout (Oncorhynchus apache) is a freshwater fish species facing extinction that is native to the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona, United States. The main threats to the Apache Trout include habitat degradation, competition with non-native fish species, and changes in water quality and quantity due to human activities. Overfishing and the introduction of non-native trout have further jeopardized their population.
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- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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