Sockeye Salmon
Fish Information
| Species |
Sockeye Salmon |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name |
Oncorhynchus nerka |
| IUCN Status |
Least Concern |
| Fish Group | |
| Lifestyle |
Pelagic |
| Waters |
Saltwater Freshwater Brackish |
| Locations | |
| Region |
Arctic, Pacific, North America |
A salmon found in the Northeast Pacific from Alaska to California, USA as well as the Northwest Pacific from northeastern Russia to Japan. There are also some in landlocked parts of North America. Reaches up to 17 pounds, 33 inches.
Found at Kenai River.