"Genus Salmo" is a type of fish that belongs to the Salmonidae family. The term "Salmo" has been used synonymously with several other terms that refer to different salmon fishes. These synonyms include "Salvelinus," which is commonly known as the char fish, "Oncorhynchus" or commonly known as the Pacific salmon, and "Salmo trutta," which is also known as the brown trout. Other common terms for "Genus Salmo" may include "Atlantic salmon" or simply "salmon," depending on the region. The different synonyms that are used for Genus Salmo provide a more nuanced understanding of the fish and its different species.