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No it is not. Salmon are a species of fish just like sharks, trout, tuna, clownfish and catfish are.
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How are penguins whales and salmon different?
Penguins are birds, whales are mammals, and salmon are fish.
Does salmon have hair?
No. A salmon is a fish so it has scales instead of hair like mammals, not both.
Do salmon have navel?
Fish don't have a navel as they are not mammals.
Do sharks eat salmon?
Some species of sharks do eat salmon, particularly when salmon are migrating or swimming in the same waters as the sharks. However, salmon are not a primary food source for most sharks, which typically feed on a variety of other fish, seals, and marine mammals.
WHAT do salmon sharks eat?
Salmon sharks primarily feed on fish, including salmon, herring, and mackerel. They have also been known to eat squid and other cephalopods. Additionally, they may opportunistically feed on seabirds and marine mammals.
Do orcas eat salmon?
Orcas will eat seals, and seals are mammals.
Can you explain the analogy of whale is to dolphin as otter is to salmon?
The analogy "whale is to dolphin as otter is to salmon" highlights relationships within a group of marine animals. Just as a whale and a dolphin are both mammals that share similar habitats and traits, an otter and a salmon are both associated with aquatic environments, but they represent different roles; otters are mammals that hunt and consume fish like salmon. This analogy illustrates the connection and distinction between different species within their respective categories.
Are salmon mammals?
Salmon are not amphibians, they are a bony fish. Amphibians include frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and caecilians.
What eats salmon?
Salmon are prey for a variety of animals, including larger fish like trout and pike, as well as mammals like otters, bears, and seals. Birds such as eagles and osprey also feed on salmon. Additionally, humans are significant predators of salmon for both subsistence and commercial fishing.
What is difference between a salmon and a killer whale?
A salmon is a fish. It is cold blooded, is covered with scales, and reproduces by laying eggs. A killer wale (or orca) is a mammal. It does not have scales, but is covered with skin that has vestigial hairs. It is warmblooded and reproduces by live birth.
What sea life eats salmon?
Several sea creatures prey on salmon, including larger fish like halibut and mackerel, as well as marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and orcas. Birds, particularly eagles and seagulls, also hunt juvenile salmon and their eggs. Additionally, certain species of sharks may target salmon when they are in coastal waters.
What eats a smolt salmon?
Smolt salmon, which are young salmon transitioning from freshwater to saltwater, are preyed upon by various predators. Common predators include birds like herons and gulls, as well as fish such as larger salmon, trout, and pike. Additionally, marine mammals like seals and sea lions also target smolts during their migration to the ocean. These predators play a crucial role in regulating salmon populations in aquatic ecosystems.
