cold-water fish
Salmon, for example
Cold-water fish are species that thrive in cooler water temperatures, typically below 68°F (20°C).
The term appears in two contexts: aquarium keeping, where it distinguishes fish like goldfish and koi from tropical species requiring heated tanks, and nutrition, where it refers to fish from cold oceans—salmon, mackerel, sardines—prized for their omega-3 fatty acids.
- codCold-water food fish
- troutFreshwater game fish
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- herringSmall silvery Atlantic fish
- graylingTall-finned salmon relative
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