What is the plural of pacific salmon?

The plural form of pacific salmon is Pacific salmon.

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Definition of pacific salmon

pacific salmon

Plural:Pacific salmon

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• noun

Any of several species of anadromous fish belonging to the genus Oncorhynchus, native to the North Pacific Ocean and adjoining waters, recognized for their life cycle of migrating from the ocean to freshwater to spawn before subsequently dying.

Example

"Grizzly bears rely heavily on the massive annual runs of Pacific salmon to build up their fat reserves before winter hibernation."

Word Nuance & Usage

Pacific salmon refers specifically to species in the genus Oncorhynchus that typically die after a single spawning event, distinctly contrasting with Atlantic salmon which can survive to spawn multiple times.