These results indicate that in male pink salmon the dorsal hump is formed as a result of an increase in the amount of connective tissue, rather than cartilage, and the growth of free interneural spines and neural spines.
What is a humpback salmon?
Male pink salmon develop a large hump on their back during spawning, hence the nickname humpback salmon. This is the smallest of the fall-spawning Pacific salmon. In Washington, pink salmon runs only occur in odd-numbered years.
Why is some salmon more pink than others?
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One idea is that Lake Superior pink salmon are phenotypically similar to their Pacific Coast counterparts, the major difference being age structure and smaller size of adults. Approximately 90% of the adults mature as 2-year-olds while the remaining 10% mature as 3-year-olds.
What is the difference between red and pink salmon?
The red salmon flesh color is red while pink salmon is lighter and pinkish. Red salmon weighs about six pounds and spends over a year in freshwater after hatching. Pink salmon weighs about four pounds and goes straight to the ocean after hatching.
What does a pink salmon look like?
In the sea, pink salmon are steel blue to blue-green on the back, silver on the sides, and white on the belly. Breeding males become dark on the back and red with brownish green blotches on the sides. Males also develop a hump on their back, which is why they are often called “humpback” salmon.
Where do pink salmon go when they run?
In the state of Washington, pink salmon runs occur on odd years. Adult pink salmon enter spawning streams from the ocean, usually returning to the stream where they originated.
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