adjective
- describing fish that migrate from salt water to fresh water to spawn
Usage: biology; ichthyology
Examples
- Salmon are anadromous fish that return to their birthplace to reproduce.
- The anadromous trout swam upstream to reach the spawning grounds.
- Scientists study anadromous species to understand their migration patterns.
- Anadromous fish face challenges from dams blocking their river routes.
- The steelhead is an anadromous form of rainbow trout.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting anadromous fish habitats.