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X-10 OQnTl"' 10<: ............ ,'-.... Fish Although the list is based on actual sightings by qualified individuals, all the reptiles do not use the river corridor for the same kind of habitat, nor do they inhabit all the reaches between Chatfield and Brighton. Some use the river areas during breeding season, some during non-breeding season. Some can be found throughout the study area, others reside only in certain areas that offer a specialized environment. These distinctions are not made in this list. The following species of fish life can be found in various segments of the South Platte River from Chatfield Reservoir to Brighton. COMMON SNAPPING TURTLE ORNATE BOX TURTLE WESTERN PAINTED TURTLE WESTERN SPINY SOFTSHELL NORTHERN EARLESS LIZARD RED-LIPPED PRAIRIE LIZARD NORTHERN MANY-LINED SKINK PRAIRIE-LINED RACE RUNNER EASTERN YELLOWBELLY RACER PLAINS HOGNOSE SNAKE RED-SIDED GARTER SNAKE NORTHERN LINED SNAKE MILK SNAKE WESTERN COACHWHIP NORTHERN WATER SNAKE BULLSNAKE PLAINS BLACKHEAD SNAKE WANDERING GARTER SNAKE WESTERN PLAINS GARTER SNAKE SPECIES SEGMENT DISTRIBUTION ABUNDANCE -- BROWN TROUT CHATFIELD RESERVOIR TO UNION FAIRLY COMMON IN AREAS OF SUITABLE HABITAT RAINBOW TROUT CHATFIELD RESERVOIR TO A POINT COMMON 2 MILES BELOW DAM JOHNNY DARTER WITHIN 3 MILES OF RESERVOIR RARE CHANNEL CATFISH WITHIN 2 MILES OF RESERVOIR VERY COMMON BLACK BULLHEAD CHATFIELD TO BRIGHTON UNCOr+lON YELLOW PERCH CHATFIELD TO BRIGHTON COMMON LARGEMOUTH BASS CHATFIELD TO BRIGHTON UNCOr+lON BLUEGILL CHATFIELD TO BRIGHTON UNCOMMON GREEN SUNFISH CHATFIELD TO BRIGHTON UNCOMMON CRAPPIE CHATFIELD TO BRIGHTON COMMON CARP CHATFIELD TO BRIGHTON COIofolON WHITE SUCKER CHATFIELD TO BRIGHTON COMMON LONGNOSE SUCKER CHATFIELD TO BRIGHTON COr+lON SAND SHINER CHATFIELD TO BRIGHTON ABUNDANT More detailed information with regard to the habits and habitats of these reptiles can be obtained from the Colorado Division of Wildlife. More detailed information with regard to the habits and habitats of these amphibians can be obtained from the Colorado Division of Wilflife. Notes: 1. According to the Colorado Division of Wildlife, fish would become far more abundant if suitable habitats, such as dams or white water areas for kayaks, were developed. A kayak course would greatly improve fishing downstream from Chatfield Reservoir to the Littleton/Englewood Waste Water Treatment Plant disCharge. Five-poind Brown Trout are currently being taken by anglers, although infrequently, in an area about 4-5 miles downstream of Chatfield Reservoir. Amphibians Although the list is based on actual sighting by qualified individuals, all the amphibians noted might not use the river corridor for the same kind of habitat, nor reside in all the reaches between Chatfield and Brighton. These distinctions are not made in this list. 2. The fish species list was obtained from the Colorado Division of ~mdlife. TIGER SALAMANDER GREAT PLAINS TOAD WOODHOUSE'S TOAD BOREAL CHORUS FROG BULLFROG NORTHERN LEOPARD FROG 3. The Johnny Darter is currently listed as a threatened species in Co 1 ora do.