Oncorhynchus masou (Brevoort, 1856)

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Salmoniformes

Family: Salmonidae

Genus: Oncorhynchus

Species: Oncorhynchus masou (Brevoort, 1856)

Climate Zone


  • Temperate
  • Biology


    The fluviatile form generally inhabits headwaters and often maintains a territory; it feeds mainly on insects but also on small crustaceans and fishes. The sea-run form goes downstream forming schools, and after a short stay in the brackish zone enters the sea where it feeds on small fishes and pelagic crustaceans. Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are buried in unguarded nests (Ref. 205). Marketed fresh and frozen; eaten broiled and baked (Ref. 9988).

    Habitat


    freshwater

    Conservation Status


    Endangered

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless

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    Oncorhynchus masou (Brevoort, 1856)