Fishing for Pink salmon

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

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

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 820 ft

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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24 in · 4 lb 7 oz

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