Saumon rouge

Oncorhynchus nerka

Least Concern Both

Longueur maximale

84,0 cm

Poids maximum

7,7 kg

Couleur

At sea, metallic blue-green back …

Plage de profondeur

0-250m

Famille

Salmonidae

Catégorie

Food Fish

À propos

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
Plage de profondeur	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.

Type d'eau

Freshwater & Saltwater

Plage de profondeur

0-250m

Aire de répartition

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

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

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

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.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Cote de combativité

6/5

Appât recommandé

flies, small spoons, beads

Taxonomy

Ordre	Salmoniformes (Salmon and trout)
Famille	Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts)
Espèces	Oncorhynchus nerka

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Saumon rouge
Spanish	Salmón rojo

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Saumon rouge?

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 Saumon rouge get?

Saumon rouge can grow up to 84.0 cm long and weigh 7.7 kg.

Where is Saumon rouge 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 Saumon rouge endangered?

The conservation status of Saumon rouge is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Saumon rouge belong to?

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