How much is black carp per jin? The difference from grass carp is obvious at a glance
Black carp is a kind of freshwater fish with a blue-green body color. Because it is rich in nutrients and inexpensive, it is deeply loved by people. It is currently sold in markets, so how much is black carp per jin? What is the difference from grass carp?
1. Introduction to black carp:
1. What kind of fish is black carp?
Black carp is a freshwater fish, also known as black grass carp and snail black carp. It gets its name because its body is black and it likes to eat snails. It is currently distributed in the plain areas south of the Yangtze River in China. With the improvement of aquaculture technology, it is now a major breeding species in ponds and is one of the “four major Chinese carps” of freshwater aquaculture in China.
2. What does black carp eat?
Black carp has omnivorous feeding habits. It eats snails, mussels, clams, corbicula, shrimp and insect larvae, but mainly feeds on snails, mussels, clams and corbicula. In artificial farming, fish meal, soybean cake, corn, wheat bran and other ingredients can be mixed into feed for feeding. At the fry stage, it mainly feeds on zooplankton.
2. How much is black carp per jin?
Black carp market prices vary, generally around 8-15 yuan per jin, but due to differences in place of origin, variety and market, there will be certain price differences. For example, in Yongchuan District, Chongqing, the price of black carp is about 7.75 yuan per jin; in Anxiang County, Changde City, Hunan, the price of freshwater black carp is about 11.25 yuan per jin; in Dadukou District, Chongqing, the price of North American black carp is about 8 yuan per jin; in Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian, the price of black carp is about 8 yuan per jin; in Datong District, Huainan City, Anhui, the price of black carp is about 8 yuan per jin; in Chongming County, Shanghai, the price of North American black carp is about 8 yuan per jin; in Xinbei District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu, the price of black carp is about 8 yuan per jin; in Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang, the price of black carp is about 8 yuan per jin; in Chaling County, Zhuzhou City, Hunan, the price of freshwater black carp is about 6.5 yuan per jin; in Pengze County, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi, the price of black carp is about 8 yuan per jin; in Quanjiao County, Chuzhou City, Anhui, the price of black carp is about 15 yuan per jin; in Sangzhi County, Zhangjiajie City, Hunan, the price of freshwater black carp is about 8 yuan per jin; in Xishan District, Kunming City, Yunnan, the price of freshwater black carp is about 10 yuan per jin. Therefore, the specific price still needs to be checked in the local market. The above prices are for reference only, and the local prices shall prevail.
3. What is the difference between black carp and grass carp?
Difference 1. Different color: black carp is overall blue-black and darker in color; grass carp has a tender grass-like grass-yellow color and is lighter in color.
Difference 2. Different scales: the scales of black carp are not obvious; grass carp shows a very obvious net-like pattern.
Difference 3. Different head: the head of black carp is narrower and longer, like a pointed cone, with an angle of about close to 30 degrees; the head of grass carp is wider and shorter, somewhat rounder, with an angle of about close to 45 degrees.
Difference 4. Different body color: the back and upper half of the sides of black carp are blackish, the belly is blue-gray, and all fins are gray-black; grass carp is tea-yellow, with a gray-white belly, gray-yellow pectoral and pelvic fins, and the other fins are lighter in color.
Difference 5. Different living habits: grass carp generally lives in the middle layer of the water and mainly eats the stems and leaves of aquatic plants; black carp lives in the lower layer of the water and mainly eats bottom-dwelling animals such as snails and mussels.
In general, black carp market prices vary, generally around 8-15 yuan per jin, so the specific price should be based on the local price. In addition, although it is similar to grass carp, there are still certain differences in body color, scales, head, etc., so pay attention to distinguishing them when purchasing.