{"id":8338,"date":"2026-01-13T11:14:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T02:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/?post_type=jetpack-portfolio&#038;p=8338"},"modified":"2026-01-13T11:32:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T02:32:45","slug":"longfinned-bullseye-chikamekintokidai","status":"publish","type":"jetpack-portfolio","link":"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/longfinned-bullseye-chikamekintokidai\/","title":{"rendered":"Longfinned bullseye (Chikamekintokidai)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Longfinned bullseye (Chikakintokidai) is distributed in southern Japan and tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. It inhabits rocky reefs at depths of 100 meters or more. Its body length ranges from 25 to 40 cm. Its body shape is oval. Its body color is vermilion, and its pelvic fins are particularly large. Its eyes are large and appear golden when reflecting light. It often lives in groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Chikakintokidai is the most common edible fish within the Kintokidai family. Beneath its bright red skin lies slightly reddish white flesh. During its peak season, the flesh is thick and firm, offering a robust umami flavor with a pleasant sweetness. The belly portion is more suitable for sushi rolls than the back portion; allowing it to age slightly before use enhances its pairing with sushi rice (shari). It also holds up well to heat without becoming tough, making it ideal for saut\u00e9ing or deep-frying. It is a versatile fish suitable for various dishes. While used for sushi in some regions, it is not yet commonly offered as sushi in Tokyo.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8339\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8339\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8339\" src=\"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/01\/Longfinned-bullseye-Tikakintokidai.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of Longfinned bullseye (Tikakintokidai)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/01\/Longfinned-bullseye-Tikakintokidai.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/01\/Longfinned-bullseye-Tikakintokidai-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/01\/Longfinned-bullseye-Tikakintokidai-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/01\/Longfinned-bullseye-Tikakintokidai-240x180.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The appearance of Longfinned bullseye (Tikakintokidai)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Common name: Longfinned bullseye, Bulleye, Big-fin Bigeye, Deepwater Bullseye, Long-finned Bullseye, Longfin Bigeye, <span class=\"vernacular ng-binding\" dir=\"auto\">Red Big Eye<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Japanese name: Chikamekintokidai (\u8fd1\u773c\u91d1\u6642\u3001\u8fd1\u76ee\u91d1\u6642)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Korean common name: \ubfd4\ub3d4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">French common name: Beauclaire longue aile<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Spanish common name: Catalufa aleta larga, Catalufa, Catalufa de Aleta Larga<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Portuguese\u00a0common name: Fura-vasos Alfonsim<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Russian\u00a0common name: \u041a\u0430\u0442\u0430\u043b\u0443\u0444 (\u043a\u0443\u043a\u0435\u043e\u043b\u0443\u0441) \u044f\u043f\u043e\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Scientific name: <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Cookeolus japonicus (Cuvier, 1829)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nigiri sushi detail: Longfinned bullseye (Chikamekintokidai) Nigiri sushi<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8340\" style=\"width: 498px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8340\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8340\" src=\"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/01\/Longfinned-bullseye-Tikamekintokidai-nigiri-sushi.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of Longfinned bullseye (Tikamekintokidai) nigiri sushi\" width=\"498\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/01\/Longfinned-bullseye-Tikamekintokidai-nigiri-sushi.jpg 547w, https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/01\/Longfinned-bullseye-Tikamekintokidai-nigiri-sushi-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sushiuniversity.jp\/basicknowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/01\/Longfinned-bullseye-Tikamekintokidai-nigiri-sushi-244x180.jpg 244w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8340\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The appearance of Longfinned bullseye (Tikamekintokidai) nigiri sushi<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Longfinned bullseye (Chikakintokidai) is distributed in southern Japan and tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. It inhabits rocky reefs at depths of 100 meters or more. Its body length ranges from 25 to 40 cm. Its body shape is oval. Its body color is vermilion, and its pelvic fins are particularly large. Its eyes are large and appear golden when reflecting light. It often lives in groups. Chikakintokidai is the most common edible fish within the Kintokidai family. Beneath its bright red skin lies slightly reddish white flesh. During its peak season, the flesh is thick and firm, offering a robust umami flavor with a pleasant sweetness. 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