sockeye

• Nom désignant une espèce de saumon du Pacifique, réputée pour sa chair grasse et rouge vif, qui vit dans les rivières et les affluents du nord de l'océan Pacifique ; les adultes meurent après le frai.

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.

   saumon rouge

   • 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.

   Synonymesblueback 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.

   Saumon rouge (sockeye)

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

   Synonymesblueback salmonred salmon