This fishing (punishment) can not be sought (prison) when encountering (prison). "You never know what kind of fish you're going to catch next". This sentence is the charm of fishing, and for wild fishing, this unknown harvest is even more exciting.
Wild fish are hard to resist, but not all wild fish are suitable for taking home. Especially those fish species that you are not familiar with, such as pufferfish, brook grouper, Yangtze catfish, etc., they may carry various parasites and toxins, and if eaten casually without understanding, it may lead to poisoning and even life-threatening.
In addition to being toxic, some fish species are even listed on the national protection list. If you accidentally catch these fish, you will be fine if you release them in time, but if you try to take them home, whether for consumption or **, if you are caught, you can face a fine or criminal penalties.
Therefore, while enjoying the fun of fishing, we should also understand and respect the natural ecology, and do not easily destroy the ecological balance.
Although some anglers may argue that they are not aware of this and therefore should not be considered a crime. However, our laws make it clear that ignorance does not equal innocence.
Therefore, we strongly advise all anglers not to try the bottom line of the law lightly, otherwise they may face jail time, which is too costly.
Today, we are going to educate about several species of fish that are under national protection, and although they are more common in some places, we must remember that once caught, they should be released immediately to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Let's talk about the Chinese sturgeon, this fish may already be familiar to everyone, it is a large anadromous migratory fish unique to China (usually grows in the sea and spawns in fresh water), hence the name Chinese sturgeon.
The Chinese sturgeon is an ancient creature with a history of hundreds of millions of years, descended from the ancient acanthus, and the oldest vertebrate on Earth.
It is the largest fish in the Yangtze River in China, with a life span of up to 40 years, a common body size of 40-130 cm, and the largest individual can grow to 4-5 meters and weigh up to 1200 catties, so it is known as the "Yangtze River Fish King".
Despite their size, Chinese sturgeons feed in a rather gentle manner, feeding mainly on plankton.
In the seventies and eighties of the last century, the large Chinese sturgeon was often seen. However, due to environmental pollution, man-made fishing and dam construction, the breeding of Chinese sturgeon has been wiped out.
Chinese sturgeon and cochineal are both rare fish in China, the Chinese sturgeon is a national first-class protected animal, and the cochineal is a national second-class protected animal.
Despite the brilliant colors of the adult cochineal, the juvenile body shape resembles that of a mountain, with three black stripes, and its dorsal fin stands tall and resembles a sailboat"Smooth sailing"The good name of the city.
Cochineal is a kind of endemic species of fish mainly in the Yangtze River basin in China, a small number of distribution in the Minjiang River basin of Fujian, there are about 65 species of cochineal in the world, and cochineal is a unique species in Asia, and it is also the only one in China.
In recent years, due to human overfishing and the construction of the Gezhouba Water Conservancy Project, the number of cochineal fish has declined sharply due to the inability to swim upstream to breed. Therefore, the artificial breeding of cochineal has become the only way to save this precious species.
Flatnose fish, which mainly lives in the Tarim River Basin, is another name for the Xinjiang big-headed fish. This fish gets its name because of its large head and wide and flat mouth. Locally, the older generation may have heard that Xinjiang bighead fish is a traditional delicacy in Xinjiang.
The all-nosed fish is a first-class protected animal.
Xinjiang bighead fish is praised for its large size and high fat content. The flesh of this fish is as delicate as tofu, and the fish broth is as white as milk, and it is extremely delicious. Even after decades, people can still recall the delicious taste they tasted back then.
In the middle of the last century, Xinjiang bighead fish was very common in the Tarim River system, especially near the sluices, because of its large size, often blocking the canal, then nearby migrant workers would rush to catch fish to clear the canal.
At that time, the catch of bighead fish in Xinjiang was as high as 200 tons per year.
Xinjiang bighead fish and Songjiang sea bass, two precious fish, have become very narrow due to the changes in the natural environment and the impact of human activities.
At present, Xinjiang bighead fish only exists in individual lakes and reservoirs in Xinjiang, while Songjiang sea bass is mainly distributed in shallow waters along the coastal coast and rivers and lakes connected with the sea.
In order to protect these two precious fishes, the Xinjiang bighead fish has been given the highest level of protection and is known as the "giant panda in the water".
Because of its unique delicacy and historical background, Songjiang sea bass is also listed as a second-class protected fish, enjoying the reputation of "the first fish in the south of the Yangtze River", and was once given as a famous fish for the state banquet by Emperor Qianlong.
Despite their narrow ranges, both species are highly protected and we should work together to protect these precious natural resources and allow them to thrive in the right environment.
Matsue sea bass is famous for being produced in Matsue Prefecture, hence the name. Qianlong's official recognition made him the top of China's four most famous fish, triggering a frenzy of sea bass fishing. "
Due to human overfishing and environmental damage, the Songjiang sea bass population is in danger of extinction in many areas. Nowadays, the eastern coastal areas of our country have begun to carry out the artificial breeding of Songjiang perch, so most of the Songjiang perch we see in the market are farmed.
If you're lucky enough to catch a wild bass, think carefully and don't make the wrong decision because of greed.
The domestic flower eel is mainly distributed in the Yangtze River, Yellow River basin and other places, and is listed as a second-class protected animal. They are also known as brook eels, perch eels, etc., because they resemble huge eels in appearance, so they are also known as the "king of eels".
The flower eel is a migratory fish that grows in freshwater and spawns in the ocean, which is the opposite of the habits of the Chinese sturgeon.
Flower eel is distributed in Asia, East Africa and Australia, and its main habitat is Zhejiang, Fujian and Taiwan. However, environmental pollution, river engineering and artificial fishing have led to a sharp decline in the number of adult large flower eels in the wild in China, and it is difficult to see them nowadays.
For this reason, the flower eel has been listed as a second-class endangered protected animal in China.
Turtle turtle, also known as sesame swordfish, is a common fish in coastal areas such as Liangguang. Although they are similar in appearance to catfish, they do not have the smell of catfish. In fact, the turtle turtle does not even have a fishy smell, but has a faint sesame scent.
Due to its slender body and the fact that it picks up like a sword, it gets its name sesame swordfish. This fish is classified as Class II in terms of conservation and needs to be protected together.
Sesame swordfish is known as the "king of freshwater" because of its delicious meat and high nutritional value. However, as the population decreased, ** soared, and people overfished it, resulting in the sesame swordfish being listed as a protected animal.
In addition, the sesame swordfish has extremely high requirements for the living environment, and it is currently impossible to carry out large-scale farming, which makes its rarity even more significant.
Fishing has become an increasingly popular leisure activity, but we need to be careful that protected fish and unknown fish cannot be caught and taken away.
If you catch these fish, you should release them immediately, and avoid making your fishing location public on social ** to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.
Please comply with the relevant regulations and work together to protect the ecological environment and make our fishing activities safer and more meaningful.