The Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Salmonidae that grows up to 108 cm.
Description
The coho salmon is a migratory salmonid (Salmonidae) from the northern Pacific and the rivers of the adjacent coasts of North America and East Asia. The species grows to about 1 metre and has a streamlined, silvery sea body that in spawning males turns deep red with a hooked lower jaw. It grows up at sea and runs up the rivers to spawn, where it dies after breeding. As a predator it eats small fish and crustaceans. It is an important sport and food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Coho salmon?
The Coho salmon has a torpedo-shaped body.
Where does the Coho salmon live?
The Coho salmon lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Coho salmon get?
The Coho salmon grows to a maximum of about 108 cm. On average the species is around 71 cm.
Is the Coho salmon dangerous to humans?
No, the Coho salmon is harmless to humans.
Is the Coho salmon edible?
Yes, the Coho salmon is a highly prized food fish.
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Same genus Oncorhynchus
More from the family Salmonidae
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