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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chinook_salmonChinook salmon - Wikipedia

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   The Chinook salmon / ʃ ɪ ˈ n ʊ k / (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the largest and most valuable species of Pacific salmon. Its common name is derived from the Chinookan peoples . Other vernacular names for the species include king salmon , Quinnat salmon , Tsumen , spring salmon , chrome hog , Blackmouth , and Tyee salmon .

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2. wildexplained.com › animal-encyclopedia › the-kingThe King of Salmon: All You Need to Know About King Salmon

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   Sep 14, 2023 · King Salmon, also known as Chinook Salmon, is the largest species of salmon and is native to the Pacific Northwest area of North America. These magnificent fish can grow to impressive sizes, with adult males reaching lengths of up to three feet and weighing over 100 pounds.

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   What is a king salmon called?

   • Its common name is derived from the Chinookan peoples. Other vernacular names for the species include king salmon, Quinnat salmon, Tsumen, spring salmon, chrome hog, Blackmouth, and Tyee salmon. The scientific species name is based on the Russian common name chavycha (чавыча).

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   How does a king salmon grow?

   • The growth cycle of King Salmon is divided into different stages. After hatching, the young fish spend a few months in freshwater, where they feed and grow. When they reach a certain size, known as “smoltification,” they undergo physiological changes that allow them to adapt to a saltwater environment.

   The King of Salmon: All You Need to Know About King Salmon

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   What does a king salmon look like?

   • When they return to freshwater to spawn, their appearance changes dramatically, with the males developing a reddish color on their sides and a pronounced hooked jaw, known as a “kype”. The King Salmon’s size and strength make it a highly sought-after species among anglers.

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   What is a salmon in Irish mythology?

   • Elsewhere in Irish mythology, the salmon is also one of the incarnations of both Tuan mac Cairill and Fintan mac Bóchra. Salmon also feature in Welsh mythology. In the prose tale Culhwch and Olwen, the Salmon of Llyn Llyw is the oldest animal in Britain, and the only creature who knows the location of Mabon ap Modron.

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4. www.fisheries.noaa.gov › species › chinook-salmonChinook Salmon | NOAA Fisheries

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   Dec 22, 2023 · Chinook salmon are the largest of the Pacific salmon, hence the name “king salmon.” They can grow as long as 4.9 feet and up to 129 pounds, but typical length and weight of mature fish are about 3 feet and 30 pounds.

   • Class: Actinopterygii
   • Phylum: Chordata

   • Order: Salmoniformes

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5. seasia.alaskaseafood.org › king-salmonKing Salmon - Alaska Seafood

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   King Salmon - Alaska Seafood. Also known as Chinook, wild Alaska king salmon is prized for its color, high oil content, firm texture and succulent flesh. Download Fact Sheet.

6. www.travelalaska.com › Cities-Towns › King-SalmonKing Salmon, AK | Things to Do, Recreation, & Travel ...

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   King Salmon is located 284 miles southwest of Anchorage on the Alaska Peninsula and serves as the gateway to Katmai National Park and Preserve, one of the best places in Alaska to view grizzly bears in the wild. ABOUT KING SALMON.