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When a salmon egg hatches, the young is called an "alevin" . At this time it still depends on the yolk sac for nutrition. Between 5 or 10 weeks, the salmon is called a "fry" and begins to look like a typical fish in shape and colour. After several months, when the fish has developed its tiger-like markings, it is known as a "parr". Finally, after about 3 years, the parr ages into a "smolt", which is the last stage of life before typical adulthood
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What is a young male salmon called?
A young male salmon is typically referred to as a "smolt" once it has transitioned from its freshwater habitat and is preparing to migrate to the ocean. Before this stage, they are simply called fry or parr, depending on their age and development. The term "smolt" specifically indicates that the salmon is undergoing physiological changes to adapt to saltwater.
Is a young male salmon call a jack or john?
A young salmon goes through several staged and it can be called an alevin, a fry, a parr and a smolt before it is considered an adult.
Do salmon take care of their young?
Yes, salmon do take care of their young. After spawning, the female salmon prepares a nest called a redd in which she lays her eggs. The male then releases sperm over the eggs, and both parents may guard the redds from predators until they die shortly after spawning.
How do you tell a male salmon from a female salmon?
the male salmons are bigger and the female salmons are wider i found out when i dissected a salmon
What is salmon milt?
Male Salmon Sperm in the mass there-of before it is dispersed to fertilize Salmon eggs.
What is the bump called on the back of a male salmon?
The bump on a male salmon when returning up stream is called a hump.
What is the name of a baby trout?
A young salmon (or a trout of the salmon family) is called smolt.
What is a male salmon called?
A male salmon is a 'cock'. The female is a 'hen'. reference: Sutterby, R. Greenhalgh, M. (2005) Atlantic Salmon an Illustrated Natural History. Great Britain, Merlin Unwin Books.
What does the milky substance that the male salmon is releasing over the eggs laid by a female salmon contain?
Milt :)
What eat salmon?
Bears, wolves, eagles, seagulls ( when the salmon are young ), orcas, and other fish. Also humans eat alot of salmon
What are the two major forms of Chinook salmon?
Male and female
Does a female salmon need a male to breed?
Yes, and usually salmon only breed when they're back in the stream where it was born.
