A very large, commercially valuable salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) of northern Pacific waters, characterized by irregular black spots on its back. Also called king salmon, quinnat salmon.

• 王鲑是美国资源最少的一种鲑鱼，但又是五种太平洋鲑鱼中个体最大，价格最贵的品种。王鲑在北太平洋地区分布广泛。