Have you tried Google for an answer???

the only thing is it's only Males that develop this ?? as a courtship
display

for a glossary this is useful
http://www.niwa.cri.nz/rc/freshwater...s/glossary.htm

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"SRH" wrote in message
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I'm looking for the name for a fishthat develops a hooked lower
jaw during its breeding season, such as a trout or salmon.
I would appreciate suggestions/ pointers/ etc.

The male Atlantic salmon develops a pronounced hooked jaw (known as a
"kype").

Cheers - Brownz




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