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Chinook salmon

By Geology and Ecology of National Parks
Chinook salmon is characterized by small dark spots on the head, back, and caudal fin, black gums on the lower haw, and a fusifo
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The Chinook Salmon in its stream habitat. They are characterized by the small dark spots on their head, back,and fins. Chinook Salmon are the largest of the Columbia River salmon. Adults average 22 pounds, however, people frequently report seeing 40 to 50-pound adults in the fish ladders at Bonneville Dam.

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