Yicheng Mandarin Fish [Specialty of Ezhou, Hubei]

What is Echeng Mandarin Fish? Authentic Hubei Ezhou Specialty: Echeng Mandarin Fish

Summary:Do you want to know what Echeng Mandarin Fish is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Ezhou, Hubei Province - Echeng Mandarin Fish. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Echeng Mandarin Fish. The full text takes about 4 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Echeng Mandarin Fish and the product characteristics of Echeng Mandarin Fish? The awards and honors of Echeng Mandarin Fish

Basic Introduction of Echeng Mandarin Fish

"Echeng Mandarin Fish" (commonly known as "Echeng Guiyu") is mainly produced in Liangzi Lake and 90 Li Changgang in Ezhou. Liangzi Lake is connected to Changgang Lake and is connected to the Yangtze River in Ezhou. Liangzi Lake is one of the top ten freshwater lakes in China. The 90 mile long harbor has clear water, pure water quality, and no pollution. The waters of the 90 mile long harbor and Liangzi Lake are very suitable for the growth of mandarin fish. The region has distinct four seasons, abundant rainfall, sufficient sunshine, and a long frost free period. The annual average temperature is 17 ℃, the absolute minimum temperature is ≥ -7 ℃, the average temperature in January is ≥ 4 ℃, and the annual accumulated temperature is above 5000 ℃ with a temperature ≥ 10 ℃. The annual precipitation is 1282.8mm, and the frost free period is 266 days. The annual sunshine hours are 2003.8 hours, and the total solar radiation is 110.3kcal/cm2. The mandarin fish is a type of fish with a large mouth, small scales, and a round tail. It has yellow green patterns on its back and is shaped like a osmanthus flower, commonly known as the "guiyu". Siniperca chuatsi has been growing in the waters for 1200 years. In 1972, Echeng Siniperca chuatsi, whitebait, crucian carp, Wuchang fish, etc. were listed as valuable fish species in Hubei Province

Mandarin fish have a tall and flattened body, with a raised back. The mouth is large, and the lower jaw is significantly longer than the upper jaw. There are small teeth of varying sizes on the upper and lower jaws, plow bone, and operculus bone. The posterior edge of the anterior operculus bone is serrated, and there are four large spines on the lower edge; There are two large spines on the posterior edge of the operculus bone. The head is scaly, with small scales; The sideline bends upwards along the back arc. The dorsal fin is divided into two parts, connected to each other, with a hard spine in the front and a soft fin strip in the back. Yellow green body, gray white abdomen, irregular dark brown spots and patches on the side of the body; There is a narrow black stripe that runs from the snout end through the eye socket to the lower front of the dorsal fin

The "Echeng Mandarin Fish" is known for its tender and plump flesh, rich and delicious texture, lack of gallbladder inside, and few spines. It is the most precious freshwater fish in China