The pink salmon is a small, anadromous fish found in the Pacific Ocean and its tributaries. It typically measures 20-25 inches and weighs 3-5 pounds. Recognizable by its silver body and pinkish hue during spawning, it feeds on plankton, insects, and small fish. Known for its two-year life cycle, it migrates upstream to spawn. This summary is AI generated
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Pink salmon
18 in · 2 lb
Pink salmon
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Pink salmon
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Pink salmon
Gulf of Alaska (West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness coastal water)
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