Meaning of coho | Babel Free

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An anadromus and semelparous salmon, Oncorhynchus kisutch, found in the coastal regions of the northern Pacific Ocean, used as a symbol by several Native American tribes.

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“1996, Committee on Protection and Management of Pacific Northwest Anadromous Salmonids, National Research⟳ Council, Upstream: Salmon and Society in the Pacific Northwest, page 105, Overall, OCN coho constitute the largest aggregate of coho populations in the United States outside Alaska.”

“Since 1965, an index live-count method has been used to annually estimate⟳ the number⟳ of coho salmon in the escapement to the Skagit River.”

“2000, US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Sitka Ranger District, Alaska Department of Fish⟳ and Game, Redoubt Lake Cabin, Baranof Island: Fish⟳ and Wildlife Opportunities, unnumbered page, Redoubt Lake has good populations of both coho and sockeye salmon and minor runs of pink salmon and a few chum salmon. The sockeye run⟳ peaks during early July, and the coho run⟳ begins in August.”

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