The kokanee salmon thrives in the pristine waters of Wyoming's lakes and spawns in its cool, clean rivers. These fish are well adapted to their environment, often found in glacial lakes where they reside after being introduced in the late 20th century. As fall spawners, mature kokanee journey upstream to reproduce, completing their life cycle with a singular focus on spawning.
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Salmoniformes
Family:
Salmonidae
Subfamily:
Genus:
Oncorhynchus
Species:
nerka