FishincSpecies catalog
Coho salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) belongs to the family Salmonidae. Habitat: fresh water, brackish water and salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Oncorhynchus kisutch |
|---|---|
| Family | Salmonidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water, brackish water and salt water |
| Group | Salmonids, Predators |
| Other names | Silver salmon |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | US and Canada saltwater, USA and Canada freshwater |
Identifying features
- Silvery salmon with a metallic blue-green back
- Small black spots on the back and only on the upper lobe of the tail
- White gums at the base of the lower teeth
- Adipose fin
- Broad tail root
Coho salmon in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Silberlachs |
| Dutch | Cohozalm |
| Polish | Kiżucz |
| Swedish | Silverlax |
| Finnish | Hopealohi |
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