Ayu


Fish Information

Species

Ayu

Scientific Name

Plecoglossus altivelis

IUCN Status

Data Deficient

Fish Group

Smelts

Lifestyle

Demersal

Waters

Saltwater Freshwater Brackish

Locations

Lake Biwa

Region

Pacific

A smelt found in the Northwest Pacific around Japan. Reaches up to 4 pounds, 27.5 inches.

Found at Lake Biwa.