Question

Salmon is

• A. Wallagonia
• B. Sardinella
• C. Dussumieria
• D. Scomber

Answer 1

The correct option is B Sardinella

A. Wallagonia is a genus of catfishes found in Southeast Asia.

B. Sardinella is a genus including fishes of those species that are abundant in warm waters of subtropical and tropical oceans and commonly used for food.

C. Dussumieria is a genus including rainbow sardines commonly known as dwarf round herrings.

D. Scomber is a genus including true mackerel fishes.

Salmon is a common ray-finned fish and is considered as a healthy food for heart patients. It comes under Sardinella. So, the correct answer is 'Sardinella'.