Qingjiang fish is a famous freshwater fish in China, there are many varieties, due to the excellent water quality of Qingjiang, the fish raised are also more delicious, so the reputation is far and wide. Although The Qingjiang fish and catfish look very similar, they are different.
What kind of fish does Qingjiang fish belong to?
1, Qingjiang fish is a kind of freshwater fish, mainly refers to the fish produced in the Qingjiang reservoir area of Hubei, known as a must for Hubei aquatic products, Qingjiang fish has a high protein content, low fat content, rich in a variety of trace elements and vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids characteristics, extremely high nutritional value, delicious taste, loved by many consumers at home and abroad.
2, Qingjiang originated from the mountain stream cave spring in western Hubei, made up of more than two thousand mountain springs, excellent water quality, no pollution source, fishery resources are very rich, the growth of the famous "Qingjiang fish", for a long time Qingjiang fish series products in addition to china's large and medium-sized cities in the high-end aquatic market in addition to the best-selling, but also exported to Europe, the United States, Japan, South Korea and other more than ten countries and regions.
3. Qingjiang water is identified by experts as natural mineral water, rich in a variety of minerals and trace elements necessary for the human body, specific environment, excellent water quality, suitable climate, and grows the famous Qingjiang fish. After the formation of the rock reservoir area across the river, the quiet and elegant Qingjiang water provides unique growth conditions for Qingjiang fish, good mountains produce good water, good water raises good fish, good fish taste beautiful, pollution-free, pollution-free, no hormones are the characteristics of Qingjiang fish.
4. The annual fish production in Qingjiang Reservoir Area is 5000 tons, and the main species are Qingjiang black catfish, red catfish, spoon sturgeon (duck-billed sturgeon), Ding Gui, yellow jaw fish (yellow bone fish), Jiangtuan (fat tuo), barb rake, hybrid sturgeon, black carp, red carp, mandarin fish, white beetle, silverfish, largemouth catfish, crucian carp, white carp and green shrimp.
5, Changyang landscape beauty, Qingjiang fish and shrimp fresh", Qingjiang fish this very local characteristics of the brand has become the pride of Changyang, has won the "China ** agricultural products", "Hubei top ten ** agricultural products" and the eighth, ninth and tenth China Agricultural Fair gold award, "Qingjiang fish" trademark won the "Hubei ** trademark" title, 5 major Qingjiang fish varieties through the national organic product certification.
6, the Qingjiang silverfish cultivated in the Jiangjiaheyan Reservoir is the larger of the silverfish family, the meat is delicate, the taste is delicious, rich in protein, fat, carbohydrate, calcium, phosphorus, niacin, vitamins and other nutrients, is known as the king of freshwater fish, is a gift of the product, feast serves.
What is the difference between Qingjiang fish and catfish?
Difference 1: different body shape: Qingjiang fish body is a little flat, the length is similar to that of yellow croaker, and the weight is relatively light; The body of the catfish is relatively rounded, the body length is about 30 cm, the weight can be very large, the larger than the human, up to several thousand pounds.
Difference two: the body color is different: the color of the Qingjiang fish is relatively light, the color of the body and abdomen is basically the same, and there are fish scales on the body; Catfish are usually dark brown or grayish-black in color, with a light grey or white belly and no scales on the body.
Difference three: the head is different: the head of the Qingjiang fish is relatively small, the mouth of the fish is a little flat and wide, there are two whiskers and the beard is relatively short; Catfish have larger and flattened heads, larger heads than the body, rounded beaks, four or more whiskers and long beards.
Difference four: the tail is different: the tail of the Qingjiang fish is forked, very short, like scissors, with 2 dorsal fins on the back, one in the front and one in the tail; The catfish's tail is unpronged, long, fan-like, with 1 small dorsal fin on its back.
Difference five: the growth of water is different: Qingjiang fish live in clean water, the pH is moderate, the dissolved oxygen is sufficient, the water quality is fresh, and there is no source of pollution; Catfish live in rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and pits.
Difference 6: The distribution range is different: Qingjiang fish is distributed in Hubei Province, the "Province of a Thousand Lakes", and is mainly produced in the Qingjiang Reservoir Area of Hubei Province; Catfish are found all over the world.