Salmon Roe

King Salmon

Scientific Name

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

Origin

The Great Lakes, Alaska

King Salmon

Wild salmon from the cold northern waters surrounding Alaska.

Biology & Habitat

The largest species in salmon family. King salmon, also called Chinook salmon, are easily the largest of any salmon, with adults often exceeding 40 pounds (18 kg). Fish is feeding on insects, amphipods, and other crustaceans while young, and mainly fish as adults.