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salmonid

/ˈsæmənɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does salmonid mean?

noun

A family of fish that includes salmon, trout, and char, characterized by a distinctive forked tail and a life cycle that involves both freshwater and saltwater environments.

Example

"The salmonid population in the river has been declining due to habitat destruction and overfishing."

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