Sockeye Salmon

Oncorhynchus nerka

Least Concern Both

Maximale Länge

84,0 cm

Maximales Gewicht

7,7 kg

Färbung

At sea, metallic blue-green back …

Tiefenbereich

0-250m

Familie

Salmonidae

Kategorie

Food Fish

Über

The sockeye salmon is famous for turning bright red during its upstream spawning migration. Its deep-red flesh is the richest in omega-3 fatty acids of all Pacific salmon species, making it the most valuable commercially.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	84,0 cm
Maximum Weight	7,7 kg
Tiefenbereich	0-250m

Coloration

At sea, metallic blue-green back with silvery flanks and no spots; spawning males turn brilliant crimson-red over the entire body with a greenish head; females less vivid with blotchy red-orange hues.

Habitat & Distribution

Anadromous; spawns in rivers and streams throughout the Pacific Coast (Alaska to California, Columbia River). Adults spend 2-3 years in the Pacific Ocean at 50-200m depth before upstream migration.

Wassertyp

Freshwater & Saltwater

Tiefenbereich

0-250m

Verbreitungsgebiet

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Sockeye Salmon is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Speisefisch & Küche

Geschmack

Intense, deep-red flesh with a full, robust salmon flavor and high omega-3 content. Excellent grilled, smoked, or canned; its bold flavor stands up to strong seasonings and wood smoke.

Angelinformationen

Sportfisch

Kampfbewertung

6/5

Empfohlener Köder

flies, small spoons, beads

Taxonomy

Ordnung	Salmoniformes (Salmon and trout)
Familie	Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts)
Arten	Oncorhynchus nerka

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Saumon rouge
Spanish	Salmón rojo

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Can you eat Sockeye Salmon?

Intense, deep-red flesh with a full, robust salmon flavor and high omega-3 content. Excellent grilled, smoked, or canned; its bold flavor stands up to strong seasonings and wood smoke.

How big does Sockeye Salmon get?

Sockeye Salmon can grow up to 84.0 cm long and weigh 7.7 kg.

Where is Sockeye Salmon found?

North Pacific from California north to Alaska and west to Japan and Kamchatka. Anadromous populations use lake-fed river systems such as the Fraser, Skeena, and Kvichak rivers; landlocked kokanee forms occur in mountain lakes. Anadromous; spawns in rivers and streams throughout the Pacific Coast (Alaska to California, Columbia River). Adults spend 2-3 years in the Pacific Ocean at 50-200m depth before upstream migration.

Is Sockeye Salmon endangered?

The conservation status of Sockeye Salmon is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Sockeye Salmon belong to?

Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) belongs to the family Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts) in the order Salmoniformes (Salmon and trout).