Coho Salmon

Coloration:  When they aren't reproducing they are silver, but when they are getting ready to reproduce they turn red. 

Patterns: It has spots on back and upper lobe of tail and fin only. Lower gum line is light colored. 

Fin placement and description: The dorsal fin is in the center of the back

Unusual features: They have a lighter pigment of their lower gum line, spawning males develop a hooked snout and large teeth. 

Size: 

Average:  In lake superior 26 inches, and 5 pounds 

Record: 47.86 pounds 

Native, non native, or invasive: Introduce exotic species

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description of habitat: They like freshwater streams, that are clear 

        Clarity of water: Clear 

        Water temp: cold

            Vegetation and cover: unobstructed water flow and adequate oxygen 

            type of water body: stream, river, pond, lake:  Streams, lakes, river 

What does it eat: 

5 things the coho salmon eat: plankton, insects, small fish, anchovies, sardines, other salmon species 

Primary food: Plankton and insects