Japanese Dace
Pseudaspius hakonensis
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A carp-family fish widespread in Japan's rivers and lakes, which develops red nuptial coloration along the sides in the spawning season. Large spawning gatherings in riffles are a spring sight, and sites such as those in Fukushima are protected.
- Scientific name
- Pseudaspius hakonensis
- Group
- Fish
- Prefectures
- Miyagi, Fukushima
- 日本語
- ウグイ
- 简体中文
- 珠星三块鱼
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The Japanese Dace is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Miyagi, Fukushima.
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