Mandarin fish is one of the four famous freshwater fish in the mainland, also known as osmanthus fish, crucian carp, etc., is a carnivorous fish. Mandarin fish are distributed all over the mainland, among which the more famous ones are Weishan Lake mandarin fish, Echeng mandarin fish, yellow dragon mandarin fish, rich in nutritional value, so what are the common species of mandarin fish? Let's take a look at it with Xiaobian.
First, the big-eyed mandarin fish
Also known as sheep's eye laurel fish, spiny thin fish, etc., its body shape is similar to mandarin fish, the eyes are larger, mainly distributed in the Yangtze River Basin or the middle and lower reaches of the Huai River. It is a ferocious fish that eats meat, mainly fish, followed by shrimp, grows slower than mandarin fish, and prefers to inhabit dry water environments. The meat of the big-eyed mandarin fish is delicious, has few fine spines and has high economic value.
2. Spotted mandarin fish
Also known as rock mandarin fish, Xijiang spotted mandarin fish, the appearance and mandarin fish is very similar, the head has a dark black small round spot, the body side has more ring spots, mainly distributed in the water system south of the Yangtze River, growing in the lake waters of the Gui river and the West River. Benthic, prefers clear water, especially hiding in rocks, tree roots or lush grass.
3. Cocked mandarin fish
Also known as osmanthus fish, fat mandarin fish, seasonal flower fish, flower crucian carp, etc., mainly distributed in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang and other places have a certain number of artificial cage culture. The growth rate varies greatly depending on the water, but in general, the Jiangnan region grows faster than the northern region.
4. Dark Mandarin
Also known as slate mandarin, tea leaves, stone mandarin, etc., its body side is relatively flat, the back is curved, the upper and lower jaws are almost equal in length, and the body color is dark. Inhabiting the slow water area of shanxi, the individual is small, commonly 60 to 120 mm, the number is not much, distributed in Hunan and Guangxi water systems.
5. Corrugated mandarin fish
Also known as mandarin fish, leprosy head gui, iron mandarin fish, etc., the individual is small, growing in fresh water, mainly distributed in the Pearl River system and the Yangtze River system, mostly inhabited by the substrate of gravel or sandy waters. The type of this species is found in Dushan, Guizhou, Xiuning, Anhui, and Luocheng, Guangxi.
6. Liuzhou Mandarin
At present, it is mainly distributed in Liuzhou, Guangxi, mostly living in deep water and rock caves, preferring to eat small fish and shrimp, and is a carnivorous animal. At present, it is only distributed in Liujiang, Liuzhou, Guangxi. Its body is relatively flat, the back of the head is low and flat, the dorsal margin is shallowly curved, and the eyes are larger.
7. Long-bodied mandarin fish
Also known as bamboo tube mandarin, its body shape is slender, the tip of the head is long, the jaw is prominent, mainly distributed in Hunan, Fujian, Guangxi water systems, the individual is small, usually 100-200 mm long.
The above is the introduction of common species of mandarin fish, in fact, there are not many species of mandarin fish, among which the mandarin fish and big-eyed mandarin fish grow fast, good shape, good meat quality, high economic value, suitable for artificial breeding.
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