Coho Salmon

 


Length:  30 - 75 cm. (12 - 30 in.)

 

Distribution/Habitat:
found in all Great Lakes and some tributaries

 

Similar fish:

 

Key identifying characteristics:

  • dark mouth and light grey gums;
  • tail spotted on upper lobe only;
  • leading ray on anal fin extends 1/2 - 2/3 the length of the fin;
  • short, narrow caudal peduncle

Illustration credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service