Salmo salar
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar is an anadromous fish, spending a significant portion of its life in saltwater and returning to freshwater to spawn. Its lifecycle includes stages in both fresh and marine waters, which should be considered when breeding or studying this species.
Distribution
Native to the northern Atlantic Ocean and its surrounding regions, including Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, the UK, and New England in the United States.