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Fish Species - TOML

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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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"

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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"

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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"

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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"

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

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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"

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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"

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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"

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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"

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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"

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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"

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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)"

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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"

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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)"

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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"