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chum salmonor dog salmonLightly speckled North Pacific fish (Oncorhynchus keta) of the salmon family. The chum salmon ranges from the Mackenzie and Lena rivers in the southern Arctic southward to Japan and the Rogue River. Its weight averages about 10–12 lbs (4.5–5.5 kg). During the autumn spawning season it swims more than 2,000 mi (3,200 km) up the Yukon River. chum salmon [′chəm ‚sa·mən] (invertebrate zoology) Oncorhynchus keta.The salmon with the broadest geographic distribution, from the south coast of Korea to the central coast of California. Also known as dog salmon. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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