salmonid
noun
sal·mo·nid
ˈsa-mə-nid 
ˈsal-
: any of a family (Salmonidae) of elongated bony fishes (such as a salmon or trout) that have the last three vertebrae upturned
salmonid
adjective
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No one has any doubts so far, but anadromous salmonids, being mostly large and silver, tend to resemble each other at times.
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Tom Opre,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
The Klamath River’s current salmonid population represents just two percent of historic levels.
—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside Online,
24 Nov. 2024
Appearance and Biology Rainbow trout are part of the larger salmonid family, which also includes brown trout, brook trout, and other various salmon species.
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Max Inchausti,
Field & Stream,
12 June 2024
The species in the Stark, a mile-long river that separates the lodge from Łutsël K’é, is Arctic grayling, a gorgeous salmonid much smaller than lake trout and an absolute blast to catch.
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David Treuer,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2023
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Tom Opre,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
The Klamath River’s current salmonid population represents just two percent of historic levels.
—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside Online,
24 Nov. 2024
Appearance and Biology Rainbow trout are part of the larger salmonid family, which also includes brown trout, brook trout, and other various salmon species.
—
Max Inchausti,
Field & Stream,
12 June 2024
The species in the Stark, a mile-long river that separates the lodge from Łutsël K’é, is Arctic grayling, a gorgeous salmonid much smaller than lake trout and an absolute blast to catch.
—
David Treuer,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2023
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“Salmonid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salmonid. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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