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salmonid Definition

sal·mo·nid (sal′mə nid)

noun

any of a family (Salmonidae) of salmonoid fishes, including salmon, trout, and whitefish

adjective

of or having to do with a salmonid

salmonid Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • fishery: Esk and Tay District Salmon Fishery Boards carry out scientific work and employ fishery managers to enhance the potential of the salmonid fishery.
  • fish: The loss of salmonid fish from many river systems is assumed to have badly affected mussel reproductive success.
  • river: The Bush and the Main are also salmonid rivers.
  • specie: Features: The unmistakable huge dorsal fin of the grayling sets it apart from all other salmonid species.
  • population: Freshwater pearl mussels need healthy salmonid populations to complete their life cycle.
  • stock: It is one of only two rivers in the south west of England holding its targets for sustainable salmonid stocks.