Chum Salmon and Similar Species
Oncorhynchus keta
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Pink Salmon
Oncorhynchus gorbuscha
Key differences: Pink salmon have large, oval spots on their back and caudal fin, a much smaller average size (typically 3-5 lbs), and a more pronounced hump on the back of spawning males. Chum salmon lack these large spots and are generally larger.
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
Key differences: Coho salmon have a black mouth with a white gum line (similar to Chum), but typically have small, irregular spots on their back and the upper lobe of their caudal fin. Their caudal fin is also less deeply forked than Chum. Chum salmon lack these distinct spots.
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Key differences: Chinook salmon have a black mouth with black gums, and irregular spots on both lobes of their caudal fin and their back. They are also generally much larger than Chum salmon. Chum salmon have a pale mouth with white gums and lack prominent spots.
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