Calico salmon
Oncorhynchus keta
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Overview
Calico salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) is a euryhaline fish of the family Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts), in the order Salmoniformes. Maximum recorded length is 100 cm, with a maximum published weight of 16 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–250 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 100,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 15,87 kg |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-250m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Type d'eau
Freshwater & Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
0-250m
Informations sur la pêche
Poisson de pêche sportive
Oui
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Salmoniformes (Salmon and trout) |
| Famille | Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts) |
| Espèces | Oncorhynchus keta |
Foire aux questions
How big does Calico salmon get?
Calico salmon can grow up to 100.0 cm long and weigh 15.87 kg.
Where is Calico salmon found?
Estuaries
What family does Calico salmon belong to?
Calico salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) belongs to the family Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts) in the order Salmoniformes (Salmon and trout).
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