Atlantic salmon sac fry in habitat

Photo By/Credit

Steenstra, E. Peter

Date Shot/Created
05/16/2006
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
Sac fry remain in the gravel habitat of their redd (nest) until their yolk sac, or "lunch box" is depleted. Once depleted, the young salmon then emerge from the gravel to look for food.
Subject tags
Fishes
Fisheries management
Fisheries
Fish hatcheries
Endangered and/or Threatened species