Aburako (rockfish) - Aburako

Japanese: アブラコ(アイナメ) - あぶらこ
Aburako (rockfish) - Aburako

…The color of the body varies widely, from yellow to reddish brown to purple-brown, depending on the habitat. Because the fish has fine scales that look like oiled skin, it is also called Aburame (Tohoku, Kansai) or Aburako (Southern Hokkaido). During spawning season, males turn a stronger yellow-orange color, making them distinct from females. …

*Some of the terminology that refers to "Aburako (rockfish)" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…体色は生息環境によって黄色,赤褐色,紫褐色と変化に富む。うろこが細かく肌に油を塗ったように見えるので,アブラメ(東北,関西),アブラコ(北海道南部)などとも呼ばれる。産卵期には雄は黄橙色が強くなり雌と区別される。…

※「アブラコ(アイナメ)」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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