Which Fish Show Catadromous Migration?

Salmon and striped bass are well-known anadromous fish, and freshwater eels are catadromous fish that make large migrations.

Which fish shows Catadromous migration?

Catadromous fish spend most of their lives in fresh water, then migrate to the sea to breed. This type is exemplified by eels of the genus Anguilla, numbering 16 species, the best-known of which are the North American eel (A. rostrata) and the European eel (A. anguilla).

What are some examples of catadromous fish?

Salmon and striped bass are well-known anadromous fish, and freshwater eels are catadromous fish that make large migrations.

James H. Sterling

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