Common Name | Salmon |
Scientific Name | Salmo salar (Atlantic Salmon) / Oncorhynchus species (Pacific Salmon) |
Family | Salmonidae |
Maximum Length | Up to 1.5 meters (approximately 5 feet) |
Body Shape | Streamlined and cylindrical body |
Coloration | Typically silver with a greenish-blue back and white belly |
Dorsal Fin | One dorsal fin located near the middle of the back |
Pectoral Fin | Small pectoral fins, located on the sides |
Caudal Fin | Forked, deeply indented tail fin |
Teeth | Small, sharp conical teeth |
Mouth | Large mouth with a prominent jaw |
Lateral Line | Prominent, running along the sides of the body |
Habitat | Found in cold, temperate waters, typically in rivers and oceans |
Diet | Carnivorous, feeding on smaller fish, insects, and plankton |
Reproductive Mode | Oviparous (spawns eggs in freshwater rivers) |
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