### Question
How is the term anadromous species defined?


### Answer
The term **anadromous species** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1802* as the following:

> species of fish which spawn in fresh or estuarine waters of the United States and which migrate to ocean waters

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

