Fish species in Japan

Japanese striped eel catfish

ゴンズイ · gonzui
Plotosus japonicus

This striped eel catfish may occur in dense schools. Its small size does not make it safe to handle.

Habitat and season

Coastal rocks and harbour bottoms.

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

Detailed Japanese species notes

見分け方の図は参考です。実物の同定や食用可否を画像だけで決めないでください。

素手で触らないでください。手袋だけでも毒棘や歯を完全には防げません。