sockeye

• Substantiv, das eine Art des pazifischen Lachses bezeichnet, bekannt für sein fettreiches rotes Fleisch; er lebt in Flüssen und Nebenflüssen des nördlichen Pazifiks und die Erwachsenen sterben nach dem Laichen.

A noun referring to a species of Pacific salmon known for its rich, fatty red flesh, found in northern Pacific rivers and tributaries; adults die after spawning.

1. Type of salmonB2formal

   A species of Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) known for its rich, red flesh and high oil content.

   Rotlachs

   • Sockeye salmon is prized for its deep red color and flavor.
   • The sockeye run in Alaska attracts many fishermen each year.
   • Grilled sockeye fillets are a popular dish in the Pacific Northwest.

   Synonymeblueback salmonred salmon

2. The fish itselfB2formal

   A small to medium-sized salmon found in rivers and tributaries of the northern Pacific Ocean; adults die after spawning.

   Rotlachs

   • Sockeye spawn in freshwater lakes and streams.
   • The sockeye population has declined due to habitat loss.
   • Biologists track sockeye migration patterns every season.

   Synonymeblueback salmonred salmon