blackthroat seaperch; rosy seabass
A deep-sea fish (Doederleinia berycoides) prized in Japanese cuisine, especially as a high-quality white fish for sushi and grilled dishes.
Blackthroat seaperch is known as a high-grade fish and is delicious as sushi or salt-grilled.
Mixed kanji-katakana spelling; less common than the katakana form.
Contains the outdated kanji 鯥; rarely used in modern writing.
The name アカムツ (赤むつ) literally means 'red gnomefish', referring to its reddish color and its resemblance to the gnomefish (ムツ). The exact derivation is uncertain.