Kenai, Alaska, United States


From the images shared, these appear to be Philemona, a freshwater parasite. Philomena is a food quality concern but is Not considered a human health concern. With proper preparation, the salmon is safe to eat.


Head cut image of Kenai red salmon
Photo by Cindy Lawrence
Gut image of Kenai red salmon
Photo by Cindy Lawrence
Philonema worm found in freshwater fish, such as on the Kenai Peninsula rivers. Not a human health concern.
The other type "Anisakids" are a marine worm that infect a variety of different fish species. A human health concern.

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Parasitic Worms

Salmon Roe Caviar

Sockeye Salmon

Oncorhynchus nerka

Philonema

Anisakidae