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'Extinct' local salmon found in Lake Saiko

A scientist said Dec. 15 his team has found that an indigenous freshwater salmon species classified as extinct by the government around 70 years ago still exists in Lake Saiko, Yamanashi Prefecture. Kyoto University professor Tetsuji Nakabo said he examined nine fish from the lake and found that their characteristics matched those of the "kunimasu," or black kokanee, salmon species. If confirmed, it would be the first time a Japanese fish species classified as extinct has been found to be alive, the Environment Ministry said. (Kyodo News)

Shukan ST: December 17, 2010

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National News 'Extinct' local salmon found in Lake Saiko A scientist said Dec. 15 his team has found that an indigenous freshwater salmon species classified as extinct by the government around 70 years ago still exists in Lake Saiko, Yamanashi Prefecture. Kyoto University professor Tetsuji Nakabo said he examined nine fish from the lake and found that their characteristics matched those of the "kunimasu," or black kokanee, salmon species. If confirmed, it would be the first time a Japanese fish species classified as extinct has been found to be alive, the Environment Ministry said. (Kyodo News) Shukan ST: December 17, 2010 (C) All rights reserved