Fish species in Japan

Gnomefish

ムツ · mutsu
Scombrops boops

Gnomefish have large eyes, a large mouth and sharp teeth. Juveniles occur close to shore, while adult fishing is usually a deep-water boat activity. Colour alone does not reliably separate them from kuromutsu.

Habitat and season

Inshore juvenile habitat and deeper offshore bottoms.

Recorded fishing season

Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec

Scientific name

Scombrops boops

Japanese name

ムツ

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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