Additional information
| Common Name | Sockeye (Red) Salmon |
|---|---|
| Comments | Populations of sockeye that become landlocked in freshwater are called kokanee. |
| Scientific Name | Oncorhynchus nerka |
| Habitat | Anadromous. |
| Size | To 33 in. (83 cm) |
Sockeye (Red) Salmon
Blue-green above, and silvery below, it lacks dark spots on its back or fins. Spawning male has bright red body, green head, humped back and hooked jaw.
