Newly Discovered Fish Named After Sumo Term

[Gaijingai]

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210125_21/

[Yamanashi]

I have questions:

1) Which Yokozuna does the fish look like?

2) Does this fish get to take time off several times a year?

3) Is this fish related to the tsuna-fish?

 

[Churaumi]

11 hours ago, Yamanashi said:

I have questions:

1) Which Yokozuna does the fish look like?

2) Does this fish get to take time off several times a year?

3) Is this fish related to the tsuna-fish?

 

1. I'm getting a Takanohana vibe. Looks like he might be hard for other fish to get along with.

2. It's been kyujo until now, so...

3. Maybe? Does it swim with dohyolphins?

[Yamanashi]

1 hour ago, Churaumi said:

1. I'm getting a Takanohana vibe. Looks like he might be hard for other fish to get along with.

Well, they come from the depths, and bringing them to the surface makes them blow out a bit, so Takanohana while active would be a reasonable choice.  For me, the scariness of the thing reminds me a little of Tamanishiki, though he wasn't that long.

[sumojoann]

https://www.pressreleasepoint.com/active-swimming-top-predator-deep-waters-suruga-bay

A scientific analysis of the newly discovered giant Yokozuna -----

Fun fact --- Hakuho is a Pisces so they are undoubtedly related in some manner!  This new species, the Yokozuna iwashi, is colossal for a "slickhead" and has a relatively small head & eyes, and a large wide-opening mouth.  Does that sound like a Yokozuna we know, past or present?  It goes without saying that the Yokozuna is a "top predator".  They are part of the ichimon Alepocephalidae, and dwell in deep-water heyas.  They generally feed on gelatinous plankton, a Japanese delicacy.  However, these Yokozuna also scavenge carrion which they are known to add to their traditional dish, Chanko-nabe.  They also feed on fish, their favorite being sushi and sashimi.  Changes in the number of Yokozuna can significantly alter the structure and functions of the Banzuke ..... er, I mean ecosystem.  These newly discovered Yokozuna are destined to shake up the traditional sumo world.  Exciting times are ahead!

Edited January 26, 2021 by sumojoann

[Yamanashi]

7 hours ago, sumojoann said:

https://www.pressreleasepoint.com/active-swimming-top-predator-deep-waters-suruga-bay

A scientific analysis of the newly discovered giant Yokozuna -----

Fun fact --- Hakuho is a Pisces so they are undoubtedly related in some manner!  This new species, the Yokozuna iwashi, is colossal for a "slickhead" and has a relatively small head & eyes, and a large wide-opening mouth.  Does that sound like a Yokozuna we know, past or present?  It goes without saying that the Yokozuna is a "top predator".  They are part of the ichimon Alepocephalidae, and dwell in deep-water heyas.  They generally feed on gelatinous plankton, a Japanese delicacy.  However, these Yokozuna also scavenge carrion which they are known to add to their traditional dish, Chanko-nabe.  They also feed on fish, their favorite being sushi and sashimi.  Changes in the number of Yokozuna can significantly alter the structure and functions of the Banzuke ..... er, I mean ecosystem.  These newly discovered Yokozuna are destined to shake up the traditional sumo world.  Exciting times are ahead!

Does your source tell you if they use their fin to slap the prey when they attack?  Asking for a friend.

[Sue]

Just so long as the Yokozuna iwashi doesn't taste like a Yokozuna mawashi....

[sumojoann]

13 hours ago, Yamanashi said:

Does your source tell you if they use their fin to slap the prey when they attack?  Asking for a friend.

According to the article, based on the positional relation of the dorsal and anal fin, I would say yes.  That anal fin would certainly come in handy!  It would be considered an evolutionary advancement not found in Hakuho or Kakuryu.  Regarding Sue's comment about the taste of the Yokozuna iwashi mawashi vs a Yokozuna mawashi, I have, fortunately, no firsthand knowledge.  I suspect that the Yokozuna iwashi mawashi might be a little slimy from being in deep water 24/7.  However, the main drawback is the very real possibility of mawashi barnacles!

[hakutorizakura]

Yokozuna sardines (iwashi)! Interestingly, the scientific name is Narcetes shonanmaruae. This suggests that: either there is hope for our friend Shonanzakura to become a yokozuna (at least underwater), or there is yet unknown species of Narcetes that will be called shonanzakura iwashi!

[Churaumi]

His only hope is if they create a jonokuchi yokozuna at the complete opposite end of the banzuke than the mqkuuchi ones. His rope would be made of dental floss, his tachimochi would hold a spork, and his dohyo-iri would consist of him mounting the dohyo and walking backward out of it.

You know, just like he does every time he mounts the dohyo.