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Fish Species - INI

Fish species are classifications of fish that are targeted for fishing or enjoyed as food. They are broadly divided into saltwater and freshwater fish, each with different ecologies and characteristics. Saltwater fish such as sea bream, yellowtail, and horse mackerel are known as premium ingredients, while freshwater fish like black bass and trout are popular targets for sport fishing. Each species has diverse characteristics including habitat, diet, fishing methods, and taste, playing an important role in Japanese food culture and recreation.

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[item.madai]
code=01
slug=madai
name=Red Sea Bream
description=A representative saltwater fish known as a premium species.
category=saltwater
edible=true
habitat=Rocky reef areas, sandy-muddy sea bottoms

[item.buri]
code=02
slug=buri
name=Yellowtail
description=Known as a 'promotion fish' whose name changes with growth stages.
category=saltwater
edible=true
habitat=Japanese coastal waters, migratory

[item.aji]
code=03
slug=aji
name=Horse Mackerel
description=A familiar saltwater fish used in various dishes.
category=saltwater
edible=true
habitat=Coastal waters, inner bays

[item.ika]
code=04
slug=ika
name=Squid
description=A mollusk that holds an important place on Japanese tables.
category=saltwater
edible=true
habitat=Coastal waters, open ocean

[item.black-bass]
code=05
slug=black-bass
name=Black Bass
description=A representative target fish for sport fishing.
category=freshwater
edible=false
habitat=Lakes, rivers, reservoirs

[item.trout]
code=06
slug=trout
name=Trout
description=A freshwater fish that prefers cold water, popular for fly fishing.
category=freshwater
edible=true
habitat=Clear streams, upper parts of lakes

[item.hirame]
code=07
slug=hirame
name=Olive Flounder
description=A flat saltwater fish known as a premium species.
category=saltwater
edible=true
habitat=Sandy-muddy sea bottoms

[item.suzuki]
code=08
slug=suzuki
name=Japanese Sea Bass
description=A representative premium fish of early summer.
category=saltwater
edible=true
habitat=Inner bays, estuarine areas

[item.kurodai]
code=09
slug=kurodai
name=Black Porgy
description=Also called chinu, a representative target for rocky shore fishing.
category=saltwater
edible=true
habitat=Rocky reef areas, inner bays

[item.tai]
code=10
slug=tai
name=Sea Bream
description=An auspicious fish known as a celebratory fish.
category=saltwater
edible=true
habitat=Rocky reef areas, sandy-muddy bottoms

[item.maguro]
code=11
slug=maguro
name=Tuna
description=The most famous fish in the world as sushi topping.
category=saltwater
edible=true
habitat=Open ocean, migratory

[item.sake]
code=12
slug=sake
name=Salmon
description=An anadromous fish cherished as a taste of autumn.
category=anadromous
edible=true
habitat=Ocean, rivers (spawning season)

[item.ayu]
code=13
slug=ayu
name=Ayu
description=A representative freshwater fish of early summer famous for friend fishing.
category=freshwater
edible=true
habitat=Clear streams, rivers

[item.unagi]
code=14
slug=unagi
name=Eel
description=A traditional food eaten on the Day of the Ox in midsummer.
category=catadromous
edible=true
habitat=Rivers, lakes, ocean (spawning season)

[item.kawahagi]
code=15
slug=kawahagi
name=Thread-sail Filefish
description=A saltwater fish with tough skin and delicious liver.
category=saltwater
edible=true
habitat=Coastal waters, rocky reef areas