



( JP : Gomasaba ) Latin name : Scomber australasicus |
Catching Season : Year-round. High season starts in September. Catching method : Purse Seine Fat Content : Approx 20% in September and drops to below 5% in June/ July. Size range : 150g - 700g with the majority 300 - 500g |
Pacific Mackerel( JP : Masaba ) Latin name : Scomber japonicus |
Catching Season : Year-round. High season starts in September. Catching method : Purse Seine Fat Content : Approx 25% in September and drops to below 10% in June / July. Size range : 150g - 700g with the majority 300g - 500g |
Anchovy ( JP : Seguro / Katakuchi Iwashi ) Latin name : Engraulis japonica |
Catching Season : Almost year round - Peak season from December to February Catching method : Purse Seine Fat Content : 5-10% Size range : Average Weight 20-22g, Average Length 11-13cm |
Pacific Saury( JP : Sanma ) Latin name : Cololabis saira |
Catching Season : Season in Choshi area tarts in late October and ends in late November Catching method : Stick-held dip net Fat Content : 15-25% Size range : 85g-150g ( Regular size for export 70-80 pcs in 10kg ) |
Sardine( JP : Maiwashi ) Latin name : Sardinops melanostictus |
Catching Season : Season starts in May and ends in August Catching method : Purse Seine Fat Content : 15-20% Size range : 70g-120g |
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