Salmo salar

Various fishes

Atlantic salmon
Atlantischer Salmon
Hengst
Saumon Atlantique
Salmón del Atlántico
Salmone atlantico

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally found in the open sea.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 0 and 210 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

The species is migrating
Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 150 cm
Maximum age known : 13 year(s)
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes - -

Relationship with humans

The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!