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The Sea of Tropical Fish

Yellowstriped blackfish

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Distributed in the Western Pacific and East China Sea. In Japan, from Chiba Prefecture southwards. They look similar to the largescale blackfish (Girella punctata), however, they can be distinguished by a horizontal band on the side of their body. Most Girella found in Okinawa are this species.

Scientific name Girella mezina
English name Yellowstriped blackfish
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