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Sockeye
Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus Nerka
Market Names: Salmon, Sockeye, Red, Blueback
Vernacular Names: Red fish, Spring-run Salmon, Summer Sockeye
Description: Alaska Sockeye salmon have dark blue-black backs, silvery sides and white bellies. The average sized Sockeye Salmon is 6-9 pounds and are 4-5 years of age. The Sockeye salmon's flesh is ruby red in color and is the most sought after salmon in Alaska due to it's wonderful flavor and color. The Sockeye salmon accounts is second to the Pink salmon in total run size.
Coho
Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus Kisutch
Market Names: Salmon, Coho, Silver, Medium Red
Vernacular Names: Hoopid Salmon, White Salmon, Silver Salmon, Medium Red Salmon
Description: Coho Salmon are bright silver with small black spots on their backs and on the upper part of their caudal fin. The average weight is 6-12 pounds. The flesh of the Coho salmon is light pink and has a very delicate flavor. A very difficult salmon to keep fresh because of it's feeding habits. The flesh tends to soften very quickly unless dressed immediately after being caught.
Of course wild means that it was caught in the wild as opposed to farm raised.
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What are the types of salmon?
Atlantic , Coho , Chum , Sockeye , Pink , Chinook !
What are three different types of salmon that are in Alaska?
Sockeye, coho, pacific.
Chinook sockeye coho and pink are among the Pacific Ocean species of what fish?
Salmon
What are the different kinds of salmon?
Salmon is the name of several fishes of the family Salmonidae.They are found in both north atlantic and pacific oceans. the atlantic ocean species belong to the genes salmo the pacific ocean species belong to the genus oncorhynchus
What are all the types of salmon?
The main types of salmon are Chinook (King), Sockeye (Red), Coho (Silver), Pink (Humpy), and Chum (Dog). Each type varies in size, flavor, and texture. Wild-caught salmon is often preferred for its superior taste and nutritional value compared to farmed salmon.
What is the difference between a coho and Chinook salmon?
The quickest way to tell the difference between a Chinook (King) and a Coho Salmon is the Chinook has black gums, large spots down its back and on its entire tail fin. The Coho has white gums, smaller spots on its back and on only the top half of its tail.
What kind of salmon ends in o?
Coho salmon which is also known as silver salmon.
What kind of fish are in the Columbia river?
There are a variety of fish that live in the Columbia river including salmon and chinook. Coho, steelhead, and sockeye are also found in this river.
What are the different varieties of salmon?
* Atlantic salmon or Salmo salar * Cherry salmon or oncorynchus masu or O. masou * Chinook salmon or O. tshawytscha * Chum salmon or O. keta * Coho salmon or O. kisutch * Pink salmon or O. gorbuscha * Sockeye salmon or O. nerka See the related link for more information on salmon
What state is known for salmon?
Alaska is known for its salmon fishing industry, particularly for wild-caught salmon like sockeye, coho, and king (chinook) salmon. The state's rivers and streams are abundant with salmon during their annual spawning runs.
What has the author Dan O Dunaway written?
Dan O. Dunaway has written: 'Surveys of the sockeye salmon sport fishery in the upper Kvichak River, Alaska, 1995' -- subject(s): Statistics, Fishing surveys, Sockeye salmon, Fishing 'Creel surveys on the chinook salmon sport fishery on the lower Nushagak River and mid-Mulchatna River, Alaska, 1991' -- subject(s): Salmon fisheries, Chinook salmon 'Creel and escapement statistics for the Alagnak River, Alaska during 1989' -- subject(s): Statistics, Fishing surveys, Salmon fisheries, Fish populations 'Surveys of the chinook and coho salmon sport fisheries in the Alagnak River, Alaska, 1993' -- subject(s): Statistics, Fishing surveys, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, Fishing 'Monitoring the sport fisheries of the Aniak River, Alaska, 1996' -- subject(s): Statistics, Fisheries, Fishing, Fishery management 'Surveys of the chinook and coho salmon sport fisheries in the Kanektok River, Alaska, 1994' -- subject(s): Statistics, Fishing surveys, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, Fishing 'Creel surveys on the chinook and coho salmon sport fisheries on the lower Kanektok River, Alaska, 1991' -- subject(s): Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, Salmon fisheries
What are the different types of salmon that are recommended to eat for a healthy diet?
The different types of salmon recommended for a healthy diet are wild-caught Alaskan salmon, sockeye salmon, and coho salmon. These types are high in omega-3 fatty acids and low in contaminants, making them a nutritious choice for a balanced diet.
