Common name of Salmo salar
 
Common name N. Atlantic salmon
Language English
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Spain
Locality
Ref. Sánchez, F., F. de la Gándara and R. Gancedo, 1995
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core behavior
1st modifier locality/area
2nd modifier
Remarks 'salmon' from Latin 'salmo, -onis' linked to 'salire', i.e., to jump and hence, the leaping fish (p. 454 in Ref. 11979)
 
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