Salmonid terminology^*

Abstract

Proposed lists of definitions and terms designating the different life stages of the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar, L.) and the migratory form of the trout (Salmo trutta, L.) are presented in English, with equivalents for the basic terms in the languages of the Atlantic salmon and migratory troutproducing countries in Europe and North America. The basic terminology lists include definitions for alevin, fry, parr, smolt, post-smolt, adult fish, previous spawner and kelt. for both species.

Author notes

^* I. R. H. Allan and J. A. Ritter are responsible for Part I; I. R. H. Allan is responsible for Part II.