19 observations
Okhotsk Atka Mackerel
Pleurogrammus azonus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Perciformes βΊFamily: Hexagrammidae βΊGenus: Pleurogrammus
About
The Okhotsk atka mackerel (Pleurogrammus azonus) commonly known as hokke in Japan, also known as the Arabesque greenling, is a mackerel-like species in the family Hexagrammidae. The primary population of the fish is found off the Sea of Okhotsk. According to legend, it was discovered by Nichiji.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Okhotsk Atka Mackerel is Pleurogrammus azonus.
- Okhotsk Atka Mackerel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Okhotsk Atka Mackerel belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Okhotsk Atka Mackerel belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Okhotsk Atka Mackerel belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Okhotsk Atka Mackerel belongs to the family Hexagrammidae.
- Okhotsk Atka Mackerel belongs to the genus Pleurogrammus.