The Coho salmon is a silver-colored fish with a distinctive hooked jaw during spawning. It primarily feeds on plankton, insects, and small fish. Found in the North Pacific Ocean and freshwater streams, it typically grows to 24-30 inches and weighs 8-12 pounds. Known for its strong swimming ability, it migrates long distances to spawn. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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