Fishing for Amago salmon

Oncorhynchus masou ishikawai

The Amago salmon is a freshwater fish known for its distinctive red spots along its silver body. It typically inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams and rivers. This species grows to about 12-16 inches and weighs 1-2 pounds. Its diet consists mainly of aquatic insects and small crustaceans. Amago salmon are known for their agile swimming and seasonal migratory behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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