The non-native Yellowstone cutthroat (shown here) were removed last year and replaced with native westslope cutthroat trout. Yellowstone cutthroats are identified by their larger, rounder black spots that extend below the lateral line. Westlope cutts have more spots and far fewer below the lateral line. (Chris Peterson photo)
December 30, 2020
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In Glacier, latest effort to preserve a native trout species a success
A project to rid a couple of high mountain lakes in Glacier National Park of non-native fish and replace them with native species was a success, Park fisheries biologist Chris Downs said.