Oncorhynchus Kisutch (Noun)
Meaning
Small salmon of northern Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Oncorhynchus kisutch is a species of salmon that is commonly found in the coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest.
- Coho salmon, also known as Oncorhynchus kisutch, are a popular sport fish in the Great Lakes region.
- In the fall, Oncorhynchus kisutch migrate upstream to spawn in their natal streams.
- The Oncorhynchus kisutch is a smaller species of salmon, typically weighing between 8 and 12 pounds.
- Oncorhynchus kisutch are an important food source for many marine mammals, including orcas and seals.