Slime flounder
ババガレイ · babagarei
Microstomus achne
Often sold as nametagarei, this thick flatfish has a small mouth and a notably slimy surface. Gentle bottom bait presentations suit it, and simmering is a familiar way to cook it.
Habitat and season
Japanese coastal waters; region and depth differ by species.
- Recorded fishing season
- Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Oct · Nov · Dec
- Scientific name
- Microstomus achne
- Japanese name
- ババガレイ
Months are a broad guide, not a current catch forecast. Region, water temperature and local closures can change the season.
Fishing methods
Douzuki — dropper bottom rig
Short hook branches above a sinker keep bait near bottom while separating it from the seabed.
Surfcasting for flatfish
A bottom rig presents bait on sand or mud for flatfish.
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Cooking
Detailed recipes for this species are currently in Japanese. Open the Japanese cooking guide →
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Detailed Japanese species notes
ナメタガレイの呼び名で知られ、冬の煮付けにも親しまれるカレイ。ぬめりが強く、口が小さく、体には厚みがある。見た目の汚れと鮮度を混同しないよう扱いたい。
滑りやすいので下処理時は安定したまな板で保持。船のカレイ仕掛け指定を確認。
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