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Chinook Salmon

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Salmoniformes ›Family: Salmonidae ›Genus: Oncorhynchus

About

The Chinook salmon /ʃɪˈnʊk/ (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the largest species in the Pacific salmon genus Oncorhynchus. The common name refers to the Chinookan peoples. Other vernacular names for the species include king salmon, Quinnat salmon, spring salmon, and Tyee salmon. The scientific species name is based on the Russian common name chavycha (чавыча).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinook Salmon?
The scientific name of Chinook Salmon is Oncorhynchus tshawytscha.
What kingdom does Chinook Salmon belong to?
Chinook Salmon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Chinook Salmon belong to?
Chinook Salmon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Chinook Salmon belong to?
Chinook Salmon belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Chinook Salmon belong to?
Chinook Salmon belongs to the order Salmoniformes.
What family does Chinook Salmon belong to?
Chinook Salmon belongs to the family Salmonidae.
What genus does Chinook Salmon belong to?
Chinook Salmon belongs to the genus Oncorhynchus.