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Species Guide

Coho Salmon

Salmon Coho
  • Spanish Name: Salmón Coho
  • English Name: Coho Salmon
  • Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus kisutch
  • Type of specie: Fish
  • Order: Salmoniformes
  • Family: Salmonidae

Habitat

  • Natural: Freshwater (rivers and lakes) for reproduction and juvenile stages.
  • Farming: Open sea for the growth phase.

General Description

  • Body shape: Elongated and fusiform, designed for fast swimming.
  • Distinctive features:

    Bright silvery color on the flanks, with a bluish-green back. During the spawning season, males develop reddish flanks and a pronounced hook on the lower jaw.

Size and Weight

  • Average length: Usually between 60 and 70 cm, but in the wild, it can reach up to 108 cm.
  • Average weight: Commonly between 3.6 and 5.4 kg; some specimens can weigh up to 16 kg. in the wild.

Life Cycle

Anadromous, born in freshwater, migrates to the ocean, and returns to rivers to spawn.

Adaptations

High adaptability to changes in salinity and temperature.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in land-based recirculation systems (RAS) in freshwater.

Grow-out farming systems

Performed in open sea floating cages.

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  • Geographical distribution
North Pacific Ocean and adjacent rivers.
  • Main producing countries
Chile, Japan, Canada, Russia, United States.
  • Commercial value

A highly farmed species valued for its high-quality meat, especially in Asian and North American markets.

  • Additional uses
  • Roe: Used in cuisine, particularly for sushi and sashimi.
  • Skin: Sometimes processed into collagen or fish leather.
  • Oil: Rich in omega-3, used for nutritional supplements.
  • Common preparation methods
Fresh, smoked, filleted, sushi, canned, and gourmet dishes.