Chinook Salmon

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

Other names: King or Blackmouth

Black gums; large scales (140 - 153 in first row above lateral line). Sea-run coloration closely resembles steelhead trout, dark tongue is good distinguishing characteristic.

Occurence: Abundant north and south of the Alaska Peninsula.

Depth: meters    Size: 147 cm

Species code: 23220

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