salmonid
noun
sal·mo·nid
| \ ˈsa-mə-nid
, ˈsal-\
, ˈsal-\
Definition of salmonid
: any of a family (Salmonidae) of elongate bony fishes (such as a salmon or trout) that have the last three vertebrae upturned
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The results of our studies have shown that the system does have potential to assist in migration of salmonids. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Here’s How That Internet-Famous ‘Fish Tube’ Works," 15 Aug. 2019 The results of our studies have shown that the system does have potential to assist in migration of salmonids. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Here’s How That Internet-Famous ‘Fish Tube’ Works," 15 Aug. 2019 The results of our studies have shown that the system does have potential to assist in migration of salmonids. — Aja Romano, Vox, "These unanswered questions are fueling speculation about the sex offender’s life and death.," 11 Aug. 2019 The salmonid run had to be listed as threatened or endangered. — Sallie Tisdale, Harper's magazine, "Catechism of the Waters," 10 June 2019 Through the 1960s and 70s stocking of the non-native salmonids ramped up and helped develop a popular sport fishery. — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: There's no point in rushing when there's a big laker on the line," 28 Apr. 2018 The daily adult limit will be two hatchery salmonids. — Bill Monroe, OregonLive.com, "Salmon seasons set for Oregon Coast, Columbia River," 13 Apr. 2018 But their region has some advantages, including fishing for migratory Lake Superior salmonids such as brown trout, steelhead, coho and king salmon. — Brian E. Clark, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Free Wild Rivers Expo highlights Ashland area's fishing opportunities," 16 Mar. 2018 The presentations on Monday, for example, were grouped by: citizen science; cooperative ecosystem study units; chronic wasting disease; birds; inland lakes; Asian carp; carnivores; tools and technology; walleye; salmonids. — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Conference provides snapshot of Midwest fish and wildlife issues," 3 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'salmonid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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