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Japanese lates

アカメ · akame
Lates japonicus

Japanese lates are large estuary predators with a restricted range. Responsible fishing includes planning the release before a cast.

Japanese lates

Habitat and season

Warm estuaries and lower rivers.

Recorded fishing season
Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
Scientific name
Lates japonicus
Japanese name
アカメ

Months are a broad guide, not a current catch forecast. Region, water temperature and local closures can change the season.

Fishing methods

Japanese lates fishing and conservation

Akame is a powerful estuary predator with a restricted distribution. Local conservation rules take priority over a fishing plan.

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Cooking guidance is omitted for this species for conservation or food-safety reasons.

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Detailed Japanese species notes

目が光を反射して赤く見えることがある。 口が大きく斜めに開き、体に厚みがある。 尾びれは丸みがあり、スズキの尾や細身の体と異なる。

宮崎県では指定希少野生動植物のため捕獲等は禁止。高知県でも資源保護のためリリースを推奨。夜の河口へ単独で立ち込まず、エイ・流れ・潮位上昇にも注意する。

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