The Chinook salmon / ʃ ɪ ˈ n ʊ k / (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the largest and most valuable species of Pacific salmon. [2] 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.

2024年12月4日 · 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.

The Chinook salmon is an important keystone species of the Pacific Northwest. It is a vital food source for a diversity of wildlife, including orcas, bears, seals, and large birds of prey. Chinook salmon are also prized by people who harvest salmon both commercially and for sport.

Chinook salmon, (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) prized North Pacific food and sport fish of the family Salmonidae. It weighs up to 60 kg (130 pounds) and is silvery with round black spots. Spawning runs occur in spring, adults swimming as far as 3,200 km (2,000 miles) up the Yukon.

The Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the largest and most valuable species of Pacific salmon. Its common name is derived from the Chinookan peoples.

2024年9月12日 · Two species of chinook salmon are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, seven species are listed as threatened under the ESA, and one species is a candidate for listing under the ESA. The Sacramento River Winter-run Chinook is one of NOAA Fisheries' Species in the Spotlight.

King salmon, tyee salmon, spring salmon, and blackmouth salmon are all common names for the Pacific salmon species known as the chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). The fish is an important species both ecologically and economically.

The chinook salmon is the largest and most powerful Pacific salmon. It plays a vital role in the food webs of the North Pacific. But it’s also delicious and must elude many predators, including humans, throughout its complex life journey.

Also known as Kings, the Chinook salmon is the largest of the migratory salmon, historically capable of growing to the hundred-pound class. Learn more about how to protect this species.

2024年7月8日 · Explore the Chinook Salmon fishing opportunities and learn about their impressive size, vibrant colors, and remarkable migratory journey. Find fishing tips, habitat information, and conservation efforts for this iconic species.