A complete analysis of the breeding and habits of golden pomfret

Breeding and habits of golden pomfret

Golden pomfret, scientifically known as ovate pomfret, is a euryhaline fish native to the South China Sea, the East China Sea and the southern Yellow Sea. In recent years, with the success of artificial breeding, Guangdong, Hainan and other places have been breeding in large quantities and exported to South Korea and other places.

Breeding varieties and characteristics

There are two main types of golden pomfret farmed in the south: one is the "long-fin golden pomfret" (Trachinotus blochii) in Taiwan, commonly known as golden pomfret or yellow wax pomfret; the other is the "short-fin golden pomfret" (Trachinotus ovatus) in the mainland, also known as golden pomfret, pomfret, and red three yellow wax pomfret. They all belong to the class of bony fish, the order of Perciformes, the family of Carcharodontidae, and the genus of Carcharodontidae.

Nutritional value

Golden pomfret has tender meat and is rich in protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, vitamins A, B1, B3 and other nutrients. It can maintain the normal function of human cells and has the effects of metabolism, strengthening physical strength, strengthening the stomach, nourishing qi and blood, and strengthening tendons and bones. It is deeply loved by consumers.

Habits

The most suitable water temperature for the growth of golden pomfret is 26-30℃, the lowest temperature it can tolerate is about 14℃, the salinity suitable for growth is 5‰-18‰, and the pH value adaptability range is 7.6-8.8. They are euryhaline fish that can survive in salt water, brackish water, and can also live in estuaries and bays. When they grow up, they will move to the deep waters of the open sea.

Diet

Golden pomfret is an omnivorous, carnivorous fish that feeds mainly on small animals, plankton, and crustaceans. After being domesticated, it can be fed with complete feed.

Morphological characteristics

Golden pomfret has a high, flat, elongated and laterally flattened body, an oval shape, a laterally flattened head, small eyes, anterior position, blunt snout, anterior maxillary bone extending outward, short and thin caudal peduncle, and forked caudal fin. The body is covered with small round scales, which are firmly attached and not easy to peel off. The back is blue-green, the abdomen is silver, and there are no black spots on the sides of the body. The anal fin is slightly equal to the second dorsal fin, and both are significantly longer than the abdomen. The soft rays in front of the second dorsal fin and the anal fin form a sickle-shaped circle, and the body length is 1.7 to 1.9 times the body height.