1,200 observationsNear Threatened
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Salmoniformes ›Family: Salmonidae ›Genus: Salmo
About
The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Salmonidae. It is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean, in rivers that flow into the north Atlantic and, due to human introduction, in the north Pacific Ocean. Atlantic salmon have long been the target of recreational and commercial fishing, and this, as well as habitat destruction, has reduced their numbers significantly; the species is the subject of conservation efforts in several countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Atlantic Salmon is Salmo salar.
- Atlantic Salmon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Atlantic Salmon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Atlantic Salmon belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Atlantic Salmon belongs to the order Salmoniformes.
- Atlantic Salmon belongs to the family Salmonidae.
- Atlantic Salmon belongs to the genus Salmo.