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Atlantic Salmon scientific name Salmo salar, are an incredible member of the phylum Chordata that migrate thousands of miles in their lifetime from saltwater to freshwater habitats to spawn. They're known to leap and swim up streams and waterfalls with a carnivorous diet including sand eels and stoneflies. They are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health, reducing blood pressure, lowering triglycerides, and decreasing the risk of heart disease.
Life Span: 13 Years
Weight: 47Kg
Length: 38-150cm
The natural breeding grounds of Atlantic salmon are rivers in Europe and the northeastern coast of North America. In Europe, Atlantic salmon are still found as far south as Spain, and as far north as Russia. Due to sport-fishing, some of the species' southern populations in northern Spain are growing smaller. Species distribution is influenced by changes in freshwater habitat and climate. They are a cold-water fish species with sensitivtiy to changes in water temperature.
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