Atlantic salmon redd
Summary
Atlantic salmon sac fry in habitat
Sac fry remain in the gravel habitat of their redd (nest) until their yolk sac, or "lunch box" is depleted. Once depleted, the young salmon then emerge from the gravel to look for food.
Tags
nature
wildlife
fish larvae
salmo salar
yolk sacs
northeast region
united states fish and wildlife service
Date
16/05/2006
Source
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
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Copyright info
Public Domain