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Bookmark or Share- Chinook salmon - WikipediaThe Chinook salmon / ʃ ɪ ˈ n ʊ k / (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the largest and most valuable species of Pacific salmon. Its common name is derived from the Chinookan peoples. Other vernacular names for the species include king salmon, Quinnat salmon, Tsumen, spring salmon, chrome hog, Blackmouth, and Tyee salmon.
- Chinook Salmon: King Salmon Life Cycle, Size, & MoreWith its massive size and strength, the chinook is truly the king of Pacific salmon. Its complex life histories touch many ecosystems, where it plays a prominent role as a keystone species. Today, this species faces many challenges, both man-made and natural.
- King Salmon - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting FactsThe King Salmon, also known as the Chinook Salmon, is a large species in the Salmonidae family. Researchers place this species in the taxonomic genus Oncorhynchus , alongside the sockeye salmon , cutthroat trout , pink salmon , dog salmon , Coho salmon , rainbow trout , and more.
- King Salmon - A-Z AnimalsThe king salmon is the largest species of Pacific salmon and the largest species in its genus. Adult fish typically measure between 24 and 36 inches long but can grow to a maximum of 5 feet long. On average, they weigh from 10 to 50 pounds but can weigh up to 130 pounds.
- Chinook Salmon | NOAA FisheriesChinook salmon are the largest of the Pacific salmon, hence the name “king salmon.” They can grow as long as 4.9 feet and up to 129 pounds, but typical length and weight of mature fish are about 3 feet and 30 pounds.
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