Thunnus orientalis in Japan
Point map (Thunnus orientalis) | Occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance Ref.
Aquaculture commercial Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance Ref.
Comments

Young known to migrate eastward to off the coast of North America, returning with growth to Japan. Also Ref. 168, 6885. Marketed fresh or deep frozen; the belly portion fetches particularly high prices when containing much fat.

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National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ja.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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