Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Chinook salmon
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Family: Salmonidae · Class: Actinopterygii · Order: Salmoniformes
Conservation status: FT
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha (Chinook salmon) is a California animal in the Salmonidae family.
Classification
Class: Actinopterygii · Order: Salmoniformes · Family: Salmonidae
Conservation status
FT
Frequently asked questions
How is Oncorhynchus tshawytscha classified?
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha belongs to class Actinopterygii, order Salmoniformes, family Salmonidae.
What family does Oncorhynchus tshawytscha belong to?
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha is in the Salmonidae family.
Is Oncorhynchus tshawytscha protected or of conservation concern?
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha carries the following status: FT.
Is Oncorhynchus tshawytscha found in California?
Yes. Oncorhynchus tshawytscha is recorded in California in The California Species Project's catalogue.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, and more.