mandarin fish; Chinese perch
A freshwater fish native to East Asia, valued as a food fish. Scientific name: Siniperca chuatsi.
Mandarin fish is used as a high-class ingredient in Chinese cuisine.
Steamed whole mandarin fish is a famous dish.
Alternate kanji form; less common.
Katakana spelling, often used in biological or culinary contexts.
The Japanese name けつぎょ is derived from Chinese 鱖魚 (guìyú), referring to the mandarin fish.