Is the salmon salmon?

According to Kyushu Drunk Catering Network, sockeye salmon is a kind of salmon, also called red salmon or red meat salmon. Its meat is deep red because it contains high astaxanthin, a natural pigment. Red salmon belongs to Pacific salmon, which is different from Atlantic salmon. Atlantic salmon is a common salmon in China and a common one in Japanese cuisine. Red salmon is smaller, thinner and stronger than Atlantic salmon. Sockeye salmon has a stronger flavor than Atlantic salmon and is more suitable for cooking methods such as roasting, frying and stewing.