River Riparian (Riverine)
Habitat code: 533
Wetlands (5) occur along the edges of a river or stream (3). This riparian area is surrounded by deciduous trees (3).

If salmon or a bear were seen out of the water along the riparian area, the habitat would be 533. If salmon were migrating up the river, then the habitat would be labeled 415 (open, fresh moving water).

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