Common name of Oncorhynchus masou
 
Common name Amago
Language Japanese
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Japan
Locality
Ref. Masuda, H., K. Amaoka, C. Araga, T. Uyeno and T. Yoshino, 1984
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st modifier
2nd modifier
Remarks Most common name used in Japan for this species according to Mark Donachy (personal observation; email: donachym@pacifier.com) and refers to the freshwater form. Name applied to Oncorhynchus ishikawai; and Oncorhynchus masou macrostomus, 'wet child'. Also Ref. 79886.
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