Species FishPink Salmon

Pink Salmon

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

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Illustration of Pink Salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha)

Pink Salmon are small to medium-sized fish with a distinctive light pink hue and a characteristic hump on males during spawning. They are the most abundant salmon species and are known for their short life cycle of just two years.

Habitat
Found in coastal waters and rivers of the North Pacific.
Diet
Primarily feed on zooplankton and small fish.
How common
Common

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