catadromous
/ˌkætəˈdrɒməs/Definitions
1. adjective
Relating to or denoting a fish that migrates from freshwater to saltwater to spawn.
“Some catadromous fish species face significant threats due to overfishing and habitat destruction.”
2. noun
A fish that migrates from freshwater to saltwater to spawn.
“Salmon are an example of catadromous fish that migrate thousands of miles to reach their spawning grounds.”