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Salmon live in both freshwater and saltwater environments. They are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean to grow and mature, and then return to freshwater to spawn.

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Where does salmon primarily live, in freshwater or saltwater environments?

Salmon primarily live in saltwater environments, such as oceans and seas, but they migrate to freshwater rivers and streams to spawn.


Is salmon a saltwater fish?

Yes, salmon is a type of fish that can live in both saltwater and freshwater environments.


Are salmon freshwater or saltwater fish?

Salmon are anadromous fish, meaning they are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean to grow, and then return to freshwater to spawn. So, they can live in both freshwater and saltwater environments.


What are the main differences between freshwater salmon and saltwater salmon in terms of their habitat and characteristics?

Freshwater salmon live in rivers and lakes, while saltwater salmon live in the ocean. Freshwater salmon have a more streamlined body shape and are typically smaller in size compared to saltwater salmon. Saltwater salmon tend to have a silvery coloration, while freshwater salmon may have a more mottled appearance. Additionally, freshwater salmon must migrate to the ocean to mature and spawn, while saltwater salmon complete their entire life cycle in the ocean.


What kind of water does salmon live in?

Salmon typically live in freshwater environments, such as rivers and streams, during specific stages of their life cycle. They migrate to the ocean as adults and return to freshwater to spawn. However, there are also species of salmon that spend their entire life cycle in freshwater lakes.


What can live in freshwater and saltwater and when full grown migrates long distances to it's birth place?

Salmon can live in freshwater and saltwater and migrates when it is full grown.


Can saltwater fish live in freshwater?

No, freshwater fish must be kept in freshwater and saltwater fish must be kept in saltwater. The one exception (that I know of) in nature is salmon which migrate from where they were born (freshwater) to the ocean and then back to where they were born again to breed.


Is salmon a freshwater fish?

Salmon are anadromous fish, meaning they are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean to mature, and then return to freshwater to spawn. They spend most of their life in the ocean but require freshwater for reproduction.


What saltwater fish that can live in freshwater?

One of the most common fish that can live in both salt and fresh water is a salmon:)


Why do goldfish live in the pond?

Goldfish are freshwater fish and can not survive in saltwater environments (oceans, etc) They can only survive in freshwater (non saltwater such as ponds, rivers, and lakes).


What is the difference between salmon and steelhead?

Salmon and steelhead are both types of fish, but the main difference is that salmon are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean, and return to freshwater to spawn, while steelhead are a type of trout that can live in both freshwater and saltwater throughout their lives.


Do Sirens live in saltwater freshwater or can they live in both?

Sirens are typically found in freshwater environments such as swamps, rivers, and lakes. They are not adapted to live in saltwater habitats and are primarily found in the southeastern United States.