Fish species in Japan

Houndfish

オキザヨリ · okizayori
Tylosurus crocodilus

Houndfish are large surface predators with both jaws greatly extended. Unlike halfbeaks, the upper jaw is also long. Keep a hooked fish away from people's faces and do not swing it aboard.

Habitat and season

Warm coastal and offshore surface waters.

Recorded fishing season

Not specified

Scientific name

Tylosurus crocodilus

Japanese name

オキザヨリ

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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Japanese halfbeak

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