Various fish of the family SALMONIDAE, usually smaller than salmon. They are mostly restricted to cool clear freshwater. Some are anadromous. They are highly regarded for their handsome colors, rich well-flavored flesh, and gameness as an angling fish. The genera Salvelinus, Salmo, and ONCORHYNCHUS have been introduced virtually throughout the world.

Annotation

genera Oncorhynchus and Salmo may be either salmon or trout; check text

DUI

D014337 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0022050

History note

1991(1975); use SALMONIDAE 1968-1974

Public note

1991; see SALMONIDAE 1968-1990