dark chub; Nipponocypris temminckii
A freshwater fish native to East Asia, often found in rivers and streams. The scientific name is Nipponocypris temminckii.
Dark chub are often caught in this river.
The dark chub is a species endemic to Japan.
Kanji spelling with 川 and kana; rarely used.
Contains outdated kanji 鯥; not recommended for learners.
The name カワムツ literally means 'river mutsu', where ムツ is an old name for a type of fish. The exact origin is uncertain.