Chinook Salmon Fry deformities. These fry originated as ova in a Hatchery. They were hatched outside of the Hatchery, in a tank beside a small stream.

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Salmon fry with spinal defect

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Size: 3713px × 2782px
Location: New Zealand
Photo credit: © Diarmuid / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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