Masu Salmon
Oncorhynchus masou
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 79 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The masu salmon leads a double life: a stream form holds territory in headwaters and feeds on insects and small prey, while a sea run form schools downstream, pauses in brackish water, then heads out to sea to hunt fish and pelagic crustaceans. Spawners bury their eggs in unguarded gravel nests. It reaches about 79 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Salmoniformes › Salmonidae › Oncorhynchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 293637.
FAQ
- How deep does the Masu Salmon live?
- The Masu Salmon (Oncorhynchus masou) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Masu Salmon dangerous to divers?
- The Masu Salmon is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Masu Salmon get?
- The Masu Salmon grows to about 79 cm.