Fish · Salmon & trout
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
The coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch; Karuk: achvuun) is a species of anadromous fish in the salmon family, one of the several species of Pacific salmon. Coho salmon are also known as silver salmon or "silvers". The scientific species name is based on the Russian common name kizhuch (кижуч).
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FamilySalmon & trout
Water typeBoth
Body shapeStreamlined
RegionPacific Coast
Size classMedium
DietCarnivore
HabitatPelagic
Maximum length42"
Maximum weight33 lb
Record size compared to the biggest fish in the game.
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Known as silvers for their chrome-bright sides — famous for acrobatic jumps when hooked.
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