| Specification |
Details |
| Scientific Name |
Salmo salar |
| Common Name |
Caribbean Salmon |
| Appearance |
Slim body with a slightly tapered shape |
| Color |
Silver with a slightly pinkish or reddish tint |
| Size |
Typically 20-30 inches in length, up to 50 lbs in weight |
| Body Shape |
Streamlined and fusiform |
| Scales |
Small, smooth, and closely spaced scales |
| Fins |
Large dorsal fin, pectoral fins are triangular |
| Habitat |
Coastal waters, particularly around the Caribbean |
| Habitat Temperature |
24°C to 28°C (75°F to 82°F) |
| Lifespan |
4 to 6 years in the wild |
| Diet |
Carnivorous, feeding on smaller fish and plankton |
| Reproductive Season |
Spawning occurs in colder water during late fall to early winter |
