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!