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Salmonidae

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Salmonidae

Important family of fishes, with a small adipose fin, without fin rays, between the dorsal fin and the tail. Many species live in the sea, but enter fresh water to spawn, afterwards returning to the sea. The salmon, trout, char, and whitefish are included in this family.

Classification

Salmonidae are in order Salmoniformes, class Osteichthyes.
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