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It belongs to the salmon family and is a prominent representative of anadromous fish. This fish got its name for the characteristic hump on the back, which develops in males during migration. The period of spawning in pink salmon begins in June, when it enters the rivers, and ends in mid-October. After spawning the pink salmon dies.
Usually, pink salmon has a light blue color, but when spawning, its lower part brightens, acquiring a yellowish tint, and the back begins to fade. Fish feed mainly on plankton, but smaller fish also enter the diet of more adult individuals. The males of pink salmon are distinguished by a brighter coloration, as well as a higher content of fat in the meat.
In Russia, the salmon catch is made on a huge scale, mainly in the industrial sector. For catching pink salmon in many regions of Russia, a special license is required. Pink salmon meat is used in the preparation of fish soups, baking, frying, canning, and smoking.