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Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

  • Uncommon
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Fish
  • Europe

About the Atlantic Salmon

Known to science as Salmo salar, the Atlantic Salmon is a fish found in Europe. Its habitats include the ocean and freshwater environments.

This fish weighs about 15 kg and can live for around 13 years. Its top speed is 35 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 10 million individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Uncommon rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Uncommon cards turn up less often than Common ones.

Field data

Scientific name
Salmo salar
Group
Fish
Region
Europe
Habitats
Ocean, Freshwater
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Uncommon
Weight
15 kg
Lifespan
13 years
Top speed
35 km/h
Estimated population
10 million

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Hans-Petter Fjeld
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