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Title: Salmon Pair On Nest. Canada
Filename: CAN10_am-14679.jpg
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A pair of sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) defend their redd (nest). The female is in front and the male behind with his characteristic hooked jaw. Adams River, British Columbia, Canada.Taken under licence, (Canadian Fisheries and Oceans 1838-00; British Columbian Parks 85000-40/RHB).
- Adams River
- Bony Fishes: Osteichthyes
- British Colombia
- Canada
- Fishes
- freshwater
- Marine Life
- Rockies
- Salmonidae
- sockeye salmon: Oncorhynchus nerka
- Taken under licence (Canadian 1838-00 British Columbian 85000-40
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