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Fish Species - TSV

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	slug	name	description	category	edible	habitat
01	madai	Red Sea Bream	A representative saltwater fish known as a premium species.	saltwater	true	Rocky reef areas, sandy-muddy sea bottoms
02	buri	Yellowtail	Known as a 'promotion fish' whose name changes with growth stages.	saltwater	true	Japanese coastal waters, migratory
03	aji	Horse Mackerel	A familiar saltwater fish used in various dishes.	saltwater	true	Coastal waters, inner bays
04	ika	Squid	A mollusk that holds an important place on Japanese tables.	saltwater	true	Coastal waters, open ocean
05	black-bass	Black Bass	A representative target fish for sport fishing.	freshwater	false	Lakes, rivers, reservoirs
06	trout	Trout	A freshwater fish that prefers cold water, popular for fly fishing.	freshwater	true	Clear streams, upper parts of lakes
07	hirame	Olive Flounder	A flat saltwater fish known as a premium species.	saltwater	true	Sandy-muddy sea bottoms
08	suzuki	Japanese Sea Bass	A representative premium fish of early summer.	saltwater	true	Inner bays, estuarine areas
09	kurodai	Black Porgy	Also called chinu, a representative target for rocky shore fishing.	saltwater	true	Rocky reef areas, inner bays
10	tai	Sea Bream	An auspicious fish known as a celebratory fish.	saltwater	true	Rocky reef areas, sandy-muddy bottoms
11	maguro	Tuna	The most famous fish in the world as sushi topping.	saltwater	true	Open ocean, migratory
12	sake	Salmon	An anadromous fish cherished as a taste of autumn.	anadromous	true	Ocean, rivers (spawning season)
13	ayu	Ayu	A representative freshwater fish of early summer famous for friend fishing.	freshwater	true	Clear streams, rivers
14	unagi	Eel	A traditional food eaten on the Day of the Ox in midsummer.	catadromous	true	Rivers, lakes, ocean (spawning season)
15	kawahagi	Thread-sail Filefish	A saltwater fish with tough skin and delicious liver.	saltwater	true	Coastal waters, rocky reef areas