Fish species in Japan

Nebulous gunnel

ギンポ · ginpo
Pholis nebulosa

A slender marine gunnel that lives in narrow rocky crevices. It is not an eel. Its pale tail rim and dark triangular dorsal markings help identify it; deboned strips are used for tempura.

Habitat and season

Rock crevices and sheltered stony shallows.

Recorded fishing season

Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov

Scientific name

Pholis nebulosa

Japanese name

ギンポ

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

Fishing methods

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Cooking

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