🌿Native Nature

Pink Salmon

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

Taxonomy

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

About

Pink salmon or humpback salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) is a species of anadromous fish in the salmon family. It is the smallest and most abundant of the Pacific salmon. The scientific species name is based on the Russian common name for this species gorbúša (горбуша), which literally means humpie.

Frequently Asked Questions

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