Salmon is the fish of the Salmoniformes order which is found in Pacific and Atlantic oceans. It is anadromoius and usually born in the fresh water and migrates to sea and again return to the freshwater for the reproduction. The appearance of the Salmon differs according to the species. Some are silvery to blue and some has black spots. It could change the color in the salt water. The diet of the Salmon is invertebrates, insects, eels, squid and shrimp.
| Name | Salmon |
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| Native | Native to North Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. The word salmon was derived from the Latin word salmo that means to leap. |
| Habit | Anadromous, carnivorous, found in fresh water |
| Incubation rates | 60 to 200 days |
| Size | Length: 20 inches to 5 feet |
| Lifespan | King salmon: 4-6 years Sockeye: 4-6 years Silver: 3-4 years |
| Color | Blue, silver or red |
| Flesh color | Orange to red |
| Skin color | White to black |
| Flavor/aroma | Strong and distinct |
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| Weight | 4-110 pounds |
| Major Nutritions | Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 4.42 µg (184.17%) Selenium, Se 72.1 µg (131.09%) Isoleucine 1.825 g (109.15%) Lysine 3.637 g (108.76%) Tryptophan 0.444 g (100.91%) Threonine 1.736 g (98.64%) Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 15.469 mg (96.68%) Valine 2.04 g (96.59%) Histidine 1.166 g (94.64%) Leucine 3.219 g (87.09%) |
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| Calories in 0.5 fillet (154 g) | 356 Kcal. |
| How to Eat | It could be canned, smoked, baked, candied or make soups. |
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