Japanese Huchen
Parahucho perryi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
A giant of the salmon family from Japan and the Russian Far East, the Japanese huchen reaches two metres and lives in the lower and middle reaches of rivers and lakes, with some runs going to sea. Young feed on aquatic insects, but fish over thirty centimetres turn fully predatory. It spawns in spring and is now Critically Endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Salmoniformes › Salmonidae › Parahucho
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 320038.
FAQ
- How deep does the Japanese Huchen live?
- The Japanese Huchen (Parahucho perryi) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Japanese Huchen dangerous to divers?
- The Japanese Huchen is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Japanese Huchen get?
- The Japanese Huchen grows to about 2 m.