Some people say that the fame of the "three fresh" in the Yangtze River is eaten by cultural people. If you don't believe it, then look at the situation and reputation of the Yangtze River knifefish.
According to the news, the price of Yangtze River knife fish in Shanghai was speculated to 15,000 yuan a kilogram, setting a record for the highest price in nearly 6 years! If the fishermen in Ningbo caught 7 kilograms of wild yellow croaker a few days ago, it is said that it can sell for 30,000 or 40,000 pieces, then compared with knife fish, it is a bit of a witch.
Yangtze River knifefish, also known as long-jawed squid, is distributed in the Yangtze River and offshore brackish water areas. The radius of activity is very large, the reproductive season enters the fresh water from the estuary, and traces down the main stream to the spawning grounds in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River for reproductive migration, up to Dongting Lake. It is an important economic fish in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, ranking first in the "Three Fresh Foods of the Yangtze River"!
Because of its high price, it has led to many people taking risks and secretly fishing, so there are very few Yangtze River knife fish that can be seen now.
To know that this fish is not unique to China, the distribution range extends to near Japan, and it has existed since ancient times, but now it has become a rare and protected species, which shows how strong it is caught!
In August 2020, after 28 years, in the East Lake of Wuhan, Hubei Province, the traces of Yangtze River knifefish were found again, and experts said at the time that this was an important achievement after China began to protect knifefish! Over the years, efforts have been made to ensure the clean-up of rivers and lakes, with a focus on important areas where lakes and seas are connected.
Perhaps it is precisely because of the current protection that fishing is prohibited, so knife fish has become a "treasure" in the eyes of people who like to eat fish, and the price has risen steadily, and it is difficult to buy it with money. This kind of high price and high demand is mainly concentrated in the Yangtze River Delta, Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions have always been a gathering place for literati rioters, like to eat some seafood, and have a unique approach to highlight the identity of cultural people.
In other places, this situation is not so prominent, because the Yangtze River knifefish is actually as flat as the knife, so there are many thorns and especially little meat! It is reasonable to say that such fish is difficult to do and not too addictive to eat, not many people like it, but it is relatively mature since ancient times in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and it is very refreshing to eat.
However, according to the composition analysis of knife fish, the main components of meat quality are protein and fat, especially fat is significantly higher than that of ordinary famous and excellent fish. So specifically looking for knife fish to eat, are you really not afraid of gaining weight?
Fortunately, in order to satisfy people's hunger and protect knifefish, the relevant policies have been introduced in a timely manner, and qualified units are allowed to carry out artificial breeding, so they are not yet endangered fish. In May this year, a new policy was introduced to verify the special breeding to ensure the effectiveness of aquaculture management.
In other words, have you ever eaten a thousand pieces of fish in one bite?