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Salmo salar
ProtectedAtlantic Salmon
Common Names
DELachs
ENAtlantic Salmon
PT-BRSalmão-do-Atlântico
ROsomon
ZH鲑鱼
Habitat
Sea; migrates far up rivers to spawn (anadromous).
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
150 cm
Minimum Catch Size
60 cm
Closed Season
01.10 – 31.12
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Endangered
Very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Distinguishing Features
Slender silvery body, black X-shaped spots, adipose fin, deeply forked tail fin.