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A fish market in Sylhet. Bangladesh is a country with thousands of rivers and ponds, and is notable as a fish-loving nation, acquiring the name machh-e bhat-e Bangali (which means, "Bengali by fish and rice"). [1] [2] Ilish is the national fish of the country, and contributes 13% of country's total fish production. Fish are both caught from the ...
Common names of fish can refer to a single species; to an entire group of species, such as a genus or family; or to multiple unrelated species or groups. Ambiguous common names are accompanied by their possible meanings. Scientific names for individual species and higher taxa are included in parentheses.
Salmon sashimi Salmon eggs being sold at Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, Japan. Salmon is a popular food fish. Classified as an oily fish, [108] salmon is considered to be healthy due to the fish's high protein, high omega-3 fatty acids, and high vitamin D [109] content.
Salmonidae (/ s æ l ˈ m ɒ n ɪ d iː /, lit. ' salmon-like ') is a family of ray-finned fish that constitutes the only currently extant family in the order Salmoniformes (/ s æ l ˈ m ɒ n ɪ f ɔːr m iː z /, lit. "salmon-shaped"), consisting of 11 extant genera and over 200 species collectively known as "salmonids" or "salmonoids".
The hermaphroditic fish form once they reach 1- to 2-year-old, and then females begin to appear at 2-3-years old. It is thought that the males change to hermaphrodites just after spawning in April and May and they remain in a hermaphroditic state until the next breeding season is over.
The species' wide range has led to a wide array of local common names, with the most common English name being rainbow runner in reference to its colouring. Other names frequently applied include rainbow yellowtail, [4] Hawaiian salmon, salmon (incorrectly), Spanish jack, salmon del alto (Cuba), and over 20 other names in various languages. [2]
Wild sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin D, says Largeman-Roth, providing 14 micrograms (71% of the daily value) per serving, whereas tuna provides 2 micrograms. Salmon is also a great source of ...
For fish within the family Arripidae in the order Perciformes which are also known as Salmon see Category:Arripidae Wikimedia Commons has media related to Salmon . Subcategories