- Type: Fat. Anadromous.
- Varieties: Atlantic, king, chinook, sockeye, coho, chum, humpback.
- Characteristics: Rich pink to red flesh, with somewhat meaty texture and flavor. One of the most prized of all fish. Much is canned or smoked.
- Weight: 4 to 25 lb (1.8 to 11 kg).
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