Chum Salmon
Oncorhynchus keta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–250 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Chum salmon hatch in coastal streams, school through estuaries as fry, then spread out to sea where they feed on copepods, tunicates, and small fish. Adults stop eating once they return to fresh water to spawn, and males develop hooked jaws and bold markings. They reach about a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Salmoniformes › Salmonidae › Oncorhynchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127183.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chum Salmon live?
- The Chum Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) is typically found at 0–250 m.
- Is the Chum Salmon dangerous to divers?
- The Chum Salmon is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Chum Salmon get?
- The Chum Salmon grows to about 1 m.