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Salmon

Common NameSalmon
Scientific NameSalmo salar (Atlantic Salmon) / Oncorhynchus species (Pacific Salmon)
FamilySalmonidae
Maximum LengthUp to 1.5 meters (approximately 5 feet)
Body ShapeStreamlined and cylindrical body
ColorationTypically silver with a greenish-blue back and white belly
Dorsal FinOne dorsal fin located near the middle of the back
Pectoral FinSmall pectoral fins, located on the sides
Caudal FinForked, deeply indented tail fin
TeethSmall, sharp conical teeth
MouthLarge mouth with a prominent jaw
Lateral LineProminent, running along the sides of the body
HabitatFound in cold, temperate waters, typically in rivers and oceans
DietCarnivorous, feeding on smaller fish, insects, and plankton
Reproductive ModeOviparous (spawns eggs in freshwater rivers)