Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Least Concern Both

Comprimento Máximo

150,0 cm

Peso Máximo

46,8 kg

Cor

Silvery flanks with a blue-green …

Faixa de Profundidade

0-210m

Família

Salmonidae

Categoria

Game Fish

Sobre

The Atlantic salmon is an anadromous species that migrates from the ocean to freshwater rivers to spawn. Renowned among fly fishers, it is also one of the most important farmed fish species globally.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	150,0 cm
Maximum Weight	46,8 kg
Faixa de Profundidade	0-210m

Coloration

Silvery flanks with a blue-green back; sea-run fish are nearly spotless with a few scattered X-shaped dark spots above the lateral line and pinkish-red tones at spawning.

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic

Tipo de Água

Freshwater & Saltwater

Faixa de Profundidade

0-210m

Distribuição Geográfica

North Atlantic Ocean from northeastern North America to western Europe, including rivers of Canada, Norway, Iceland, and the British Isles. Anadromous populations spawn in cold, oxygen-rich river systems.

Países

🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

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

Comestibilidade e Culinária

Sabor

Rich, buttery flesh with high omega-3 fat content and a distinctly full flavor. Versatile in the kitchen — superb grilled, poached, smoked, or served raw as sashimi.

Informações de Pesca

Peixe Esportivo

Sim

Classificação de Resistência

8/5

Isca Recomendada

flies, spoons, plugs, shrimp

Temporadas de Pesca

Taxonomy

Ordem	Salmoniformes (Salmon and trout)
Família	Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts)
Espécies	Salmo salar

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Saumon de l'Atlantique
Spanish	Salmón del Atlántico

Perguntas Frequentes

Can you eat Atlantic Salmon?

Rich, buttery flesh with high omega-3 fat content and a distinctly full flavor. Versatile in the kitchen — superb grilled, poached, smoked, or served raw as sashimi.

How big does Atlantic Salmon get?

Atlantic Salmon can grow up to 150.0 cm long and weigh 46.8 kg.

Where is Atlantic Salmon found?

Is Atlantic Salmon endangered?

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

What family does Atlantic Salmon belong to?

Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) belongs to the family Salmonidae (Salmons and trouts) in the order Salmoniformes (Salmon and trout).