Kunimasu Salmon
Fish Information
| Species |
Kunimasu Salmon |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name |
Oncorhynchus kawamurae |
| IUCN Status |
Extinct in the Wild |
| Fish Group | |
| Lifestyle |
Benthopelagic |
| Waters |
Freshwater |
| Locations | |
| Region |
Asia |
A salmon found in Lake Tazawa, Japan. It was believed to have gone extinct in 1940, however it was discovered in 2010 in Lake Saiko, one of the lakes where eggs were introduced in 1935. Reaches up to 0.5 pounds, 9 inches.
Found at Lake Biwa.