2,918 observationsLeast Concern
Chum Salmon
Oncorhynchus keta
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Salmoniformes βΊFamily: Salmonidae βΊGenus: Oncorhynchus
About
The chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) is a species of anadromous fish in the salmon family. It is a Pacific salmon, and may also be known as dog salmon or keta salmon, and is often marketed under the name silverbrite salmon. The name chum salmon comes from the Chinook Jargon term tzum, meaning "spotted" or "marked", while keta in the scientific name comes from the Evenki language of Eastern Siberia via Russian.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Chum Salmon is Oncorhynchus keta.
- Chum Salmon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Chum Salmon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Chum Salmon belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Chum Salmon belongs to the order Salmoniformes.
- Chum Salmon belongs to the family Salmonidae.
- Chum Salmon belongs to the genus Oncorhynchus.