Oomasu - Oomasu

Japanese: オオマス - おおます
Oomasu - Oomasu

…Oohime P. filamentosus is very similar to Himedai, but it is a large species that can reach a total length of 70 cm. Fresh ones can be distinguished by the beautiful crimson color of the upper edge of the dorsal fin and the rear edge of the caudal fin. In Okinawa, it is called mamachi, and in Hachijojima, it is called oomasu. In the Tokyo market, Himedai and Oohime are not distinguished. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Oomasu" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…オオヒメP.filamentosusはヒメダイとよく似ているが全長70cmに達する大型種で,新鮮なものは背びれの上縁,尾びれの後縁が美しい紅色を呈するので区別できる。沖縄ではマーマチ,八丈島ではオオマスと呼ぶ。東京市場ではヒメダイとオオヒメを区別しない。…

※「オオマス」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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