Mongolian red catfish, genus Red salamander in the subfamily Cyprinidae of the cyprinid family Cyprinidae. Commonly known as: red tip, pointed red tip, red tail. Medium-sized, commonly 0. 25～0． 75 kg, up to 3 dry grams
The body length is flattened on the side, the head is slightly pointed, the back of the head is flat, and the back of the head is obliquely flat. The lower jaw is longer than the upper jaw, the mouth is obliquely lobed, and the posterior end extends just below the posterior edge of the nostrils. The lower edge of the nostrils is almost on the same level as the current edge
The lateral line is straight, and the lateral line scales are 73 to 79. The ventral ridge runs from the base of the ventral fin to the anus. The third non-branching fin of the dorsal fin is a smooth, hard spine, and the longest fin is shorter than the head. Shortening of the chest and abdomen. The fin does not branch fins 3, branch fins 18 to 22. The caudal fin is deeply forked. The upper part of the body is light brown, the lower half is silvery-white, the dorsal fin is darker, the upper lobes of the thorax, ventral fin and caudal fin are light yellow, and the lower lobes of the caudal fin are bright red
Mongolian red catfish breed in groups from May to July, and in winter they are mostly concentrated in deep rivers or deep pools of lakes to overwinter. Eggs are laid in running water from May to July, and the eggs adhere to stones or other objects. Juveniles feed on zooplankton and aquatic insects, while adults feed on smaller fish
Although the growth rate and individual of this fish are not as good as those of the warbler, it is widely distributed, and the natural production accounts for a certain proportion. Common individuals are about 500 grams, and the largest individual can reach 4 kg. The meat is tender and not fishy, its protein content is 15.3%, and the fat is 5.0%, so the economic value is also large
The meaty taste is sweet and warm, which is beneficial to water and reduces edema. It can be used to treat emaciation and puffiness, postpartum cramps and other symptoms