The Kokanee salmon is a freshwater fish known for its vibrant red coloration during spawning. It typically measures 12-18 inches and weighs 1-5 pounds. Preferring cold, clear lakes and reservoirs, it feeds on plankton and small aquatic insects. Kokanee exhibit schooling behavior and undergo dramatic color changes during their spawning migration to gravel beds. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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