In recent days
A strange fish called the "alligator eel"
It has attracted everyone's attention
Mid-July
Citizens of Ruzhou, Henan Province, in the waters of Yunchan Lake
A "strange fish" suspected of being an alligator eel was found
It has attracted the attention of relevant local departments
After a month of pumping
On the evening of the 26th
Crocodile eels that attracted more than 30 million netizens to watch
Finally Caught
In fact
This isn't the only time crocodile eels have been
Appear in everyone's sight
Similar situations occur in China
A viewing pool in a small district in Kunming, Yunnan
Alligator eels have also been found
Successfully salvaged and captured on the 26th
An expert group has begun to investigate this
On the morning of August 27
Crocodile eels in an artificial lake in a small district of Qingdao are captured
Previously
Residents of the community took pictures of alligator eels
and pictures of carp bitten by alligator eels
Owners recall
The "strange fish" in the lake have been around for at least two years
Xining, Yinchuan, Changsha...
Crocodile eels have also been found in several cities in recent days
Expert introduction
At present, the distribution of alligator eels on the mainland is very wide
Populations have been established mainly along the Pearl River
In particular, most of the city parks and lakes have crocodile eels
Crocodile eels are also found in some waterways
According to existing reports
From Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian
To Henan, Sichuan, Jiangsu and other provinces
There are records of the wild distribution of alligator eels
Source: Rednet
Face this alien species
Once placed in natural waters
It will bring ruin to the ecosystem of the water body
Chinese who love food can't help but ask questions
This long and big fish
Can I eat it? Is it tasty?
If you find the right way to cook
Is it possible to solve many of the problems that are now emerging?
The answer is: no!
The internal organs of alligator eels, especially the eggs, are highly toxic
Don't eat it!
Netizens who saw this hot search said:
The alligator eel is native to North America
It is a freshwater giant carnivorous fish
It is a prehistoric fish
It has lived on Earth for more than 100 million years
It's not just "sharp teeth"
There's also a pair of "heavy armor."
Adults can generally grow to about 1.5 meters in length
It can grow up to 3 meters
As long as it is a living thing in the water
It's almost all-consuming
The emergence of this ferocious predatory fish
It threatens the survival of native species in the area
It is extremely destructive to the ecology
In case of food shortages
Alligator eels can even attack humans
May cause personal injury
furthermore
The Measures for the Administration of Invasive Alien Species are clearly stipulated
No unit or individual has been approved
It must not be introduced or released without authorization
Or discard exotic species
Suspected of a crime
Transfer to judicial organs for criminal responsibility in accordance with law
27th
The reporter checked the e-commerce platform and found that
Crocodile eels are no longer searchable on some platforms
But on some e-commerce platforms
There are still merchants selling alligator eels
An alligator gar can be bought for only a few tens of dollars
Experts said
Alligator eels are introduced as ornamental fish
Most of the spread of crocodile eels is due to human transmission
It may have been purchased after farming
Released into a lake
Experts say
If the public does not want to raise it after purchasing
Do not release it artificially
Can be delegated
Universities, scientific research institutions, and relevant departments shall handle it
If the public finds alligator eels in parks and other places
Report it as soon as possible
Fished and cleared by local authorities
People's Daily, CCTV Finance, Litchi News, Qilu Evening News
Source: Aurora News Northeast Network