Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–375 m
- Max size: 1.5 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The largest of the Pacific salmons, reaching a metre and a half, it returns from the sea to spawn in the stream where it hatched. Young fish vary widely in how long they linger in fresh water before heading out, from a few months to a few years, and some stay close inshore for life.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Salmoniformes › Salmonidae › Oncorhynchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158075.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chinook Salmon live?
- The Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is typically found at 0–375 m.
- Is the Chinook Salmon dangerous to divers?
- The Chinook Salmon is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Chinook Salmon get?
- The Chinook Salmon grows to about 1.5 m.