Steelhead — splatoon

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The Steelheads are one of the various types of Boss Salmonids that are fought in Salmon Run.

Trivia

According to the Grizzco manual, Steelheads are the “company commanders” of Salmonid troops.
More aggressive Salmonids similar to Big Shots are trained to become steelheads.
Steelheads were the first Boss Salmonid type announced.
A Grizzco Slosher can penetrate the armor on a Steelhead's body and splat it with just two shots while it is in its attacking animation.
A Steelhead's physique is so strong, it can support heavy armor.^[1]
Steelheads have ink-resistant skin due to arduous conditioning.^[1]
Steelheads have explosive saliva, which they use for their bombs.^[1]
Steelheads get their name from the seagoing form of the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss).
- Despite their name, rainbow trout are part of the Pacific salmon genus, Oncorhynchus.