Species
Chinook salmon
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderSalmoniformes
- FamilySalmonidae
Habitatmarine, brackish, freshwater
Saumon royal Le saumon royal, saumon chinook, ou saumon quinnat (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) est une espèce de poissons anadromes présents dans les eaux du nord de l'océan Pacifique. Il était autrefois présent dans les fleuves de la façade pacifique de l'Alaska à la Californie. Il en existe aussi des populations au Japon et dans les South Island de Nouvelle-Zélande. C'est le plus grand des saumons américains. Il est aussi apprécié pour sa richesse en omega 3. C'est l'une des espèces de saumons nord-américaines les plus appréciées des pêcheurs sportifs.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- food product
- Subclass of
- fish as food
Article
The Chinook salmon /ʃɪˈnʊk/ (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, blackmouth, and tyee salmon. The scientific species name is based on the Russian common name chavycha (чавыча).
Chinook are anadromous fish native to the North Pacific Ocean and the river systems of western North America, ranging from California to Alaska, as well as Asian rivers ranging from northern Japan to the Palyavaam River in Arctic northeast Siberia. They have been introduced to other parts of the world, including New Zealand and Patagonia. Introduced Chinook salmon are thriving in Lake Michigan and Michigan's western rivers. A large Chinook is a prized and sought-after catch for a sporting angler. The flesh of the salmon is also highly valued for its nutritional content, which includes high levels of important omega-3 fatty acids. Some populations are endangered; however, many are healthy. The Chinook salmon has not been assessed for the IUCN Red List. According to NOAA, the Chinook salmon population along the California coast is declining from factors such as overfishing, loss of freshwater and estuarine habitat, hydropower development, poor ocean conditions, and hatchery practices.