The cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki) is a fish species of the family Salmonidae native to cold-water tributaries of the Pacific Ocean, Rocky Mountains and Great Basin in North America. Cutthroat trout are popular gamefish, especially among anglers who enjoy fly fishing. The common name "cutthroat" refers to the distinctive red coloration on the underside of the lower jaw. The specific name clarki was given to honor explorer William Clark, coleader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Cutthroat trout usually inhabit and spawn in small to moderately large, clear, well-oxygenated, shallow rivers with gravel bottoms. They also reproduce in clear, cold, moderately deep lakes. They are native to the alluvial or freestone streams that are typical tributaries of the Pacific basin, Great Basin and Rocky Mountains. Cutthroat trout spawn in the spring and may inadvertently but naturally hybridize with rainbow trout, producing fertile cutbows. Several subspecies of cutthroat trout are currently listed as threatened due to habitat loss and the introduction of non-native species. The cutthroat trout type species and several subspecies are the official state fish of seven western U.S. states.

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_______________________________ Today's selected anniversaries:

1525:

Martin Luther married Katharina von Bora (pictured), defying the celibacy discipline decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for priests. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharina_von_Bora

1886:

King Ludwig II of Bavaria was found dead in Lake Starnberg near Munich under mysterious circumstances. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_II_of_Bavaria

1966:

The Miranda v. Arizona landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court established the Miranda warning, requiring law enforcement officials to advise a suspect in custody of his rights to remain silent and to obtain an attorney. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_v._Arizona

1982:

Fahd became King of Saudi Arabia, succeeding his half-brother Khalid upon the latter's death. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahd_of_Saudi_Arabia

1997:

In one of the worst fire tragedies in recent Indian history, 59 people died and 103 others were seriously injured during a premiere screening of the film Border at the Uphaar Cinema in Green Park, Delhi. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uphaar_Cinema_fire

_____________________________ Wiktionary's word of the day:

soundly: In a thorough manner; in manner free of defect or deficiency. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/soundly

___________________________ Wikiquote quote of the day:

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