migratory fish species

Migratory fish species are fish that move long distances between different habitats to complete their life cycles, such as spawning, feeding, or growing. These migrations often involve traveling from freshwater rivers to the ocean or vice versa. Examples include salmon, which hatch in rivers, grow in the ocean, and return to freshwater to spawn. These journeys enable fish to access optimal environments for survival and reproduction. Migration is driven by environmental cues, such as water temperature and flow, and is vital for maintaining healthy fish populations and balanced ecosystems.