anadromous

/ænˈædɹəməs/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to fish that migrate from the sea into freshwater rivers to spawn, and then return to the sea.

“Salmon are anadromous fish, traveling thousands of miles to reach their birthplace for reproduction.”

Synonyms

  • catadromous
  • migratory

Antonyms

  • resident
  • sedentary