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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
A famous anadromous game fish of the North Atlantic, native to rivers from New England across to Russia.
Looking for 5-syllable fish? Here are 3 fish that fit — each linked to a full profile.
Syllables are counted across the whole name (multi-word names sum). "Apple" is 2 syllables; "Macaroni and Cheese" is 6.
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List of 5-syllable Fish
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Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
A brilliant Amazon tetra distinguished from the neon by a full-length crimson stripe, harvested largely from wild stocks.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
A tropical pelagic tuna with elongated golden finlets, the workhorse of the global sushi and canned-tuna trade.
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