Freshwater Fish of America - Coho salmon

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Freshwater Fish of America - Coho salmon

Coho salmon are a species of Pacific salmon which inhabit the Pacific coast in California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska. These fish are also known as silver salmon. The average size adult coho is around 24 inches and 8-9 pounds, but can range up to 20 pounds. Coho salmon have dark metallic blue or greenish backs with silver sides and a light belly and there are small black spots on the back and upper lobe of the tail while in the ocean.

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Coho salmon are a species of Pacific salmon which inhabit the Pacific coast in California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska.  These fish are also known as silver salmon...

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