What is a pit fish? Distinguish pit fish from coral fish? Where to buy pit fish, how much?

Hogfish is considered a nutritious fish and is very popular in many countries around the world. It is also a very economic fish and is also exported to many countries.

Today, let’s find out a lot of interesting information about this fish with lassho.edu.vn!

What is a pit fish?

Hogfish is a type of fish that is fierce, rising to the upper layer to feed during the day, and returning to the bottom at night, eating animals such as shrimp and squid. Hogs are commonly found in almost every tropical and temperate sea in the world. In Vietnam, the fish is concentrated in the central sea, from Quang Binh down to Quy Nhon, Quang Ngai, etc. So there are many other names such as: sawfish, broad-headed fish, etc.

Hogfish has a body length from 60-90 cm, flattened on one side, long body, no scales, smooth skin like an eel, pointed mouth protruding forward, wide and many teeth.

What is a pit fish?

This is also a fish with many economic values and makes fishermen more motivated to stick to the sea, because of the nutritional value that this fish brings and is very popular in the world. Currently, fish is exported to many countries: Japan, Korea, China…

Fish can grow up to more than 2m long, weigh 5 kg and live for more than 15 years. The reason why fish is so popular is because fish contains many nutrients for the body such as:

– DHA: helps to supplement the brain, supports nerve development and strengthens the brain for children and the elderly.

Protein: Protein in cod fish helps balance the pH of the blood and increases the body’s resistance.

– Omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids: help the body maintain weight, do not worry about fat, assist in muscle gain, reduce excess fat accumulated in the body.

– Some vitamins and minerals: in fish contains vitamin A and vitamin E to help increase vision, is considered a “panacea” to repel eye diseases: refractive errors in children, cataracts… In addition Helps to strengthen the skin, anti-aging and help the skin to be brighter.

How to distinguish pit fish from coral fish?

Although similar in name, Ho fish and Ho fish are two completely different types of fish that many people confuse in the name:

Crayfish: is the largest fish in the carp family, but the carp has no beard, the head is very large, the top of the head is wide, the mouth of the fish is very wide.

The fish scales are very large and round with an eye-catching dark blue color, the dorsal fin is deviated to the back of the body, the red fins have a black border. This is also the largest fish in the Mekong region. The size of the coral fish can be up to 3m long and weigh about 600kg.

How to distinguish pit fish from coral fish?

Pitfish : long and flattened body, smooth skin without scales, head pointed forward, pectoral fin short. no pelvic fin, very small caudal fin.

The whole body of the fish is blue like steel with a silver luster. The abdomen and fins such as pectoral, pelvic, and caudal fins are darker. The color turns silver gray when the fish dies.

Thus, it is possible to see a huge difference in appearance between the pit fish and the coral fish, as well as being able to easily classify these two types.

Where do you buy the fish and how much does it cost?

Currently, fresh halibut is sold in many places and is easy to find, such as markets and supermarkets.

Where do you buy the fish and how much does it cost?

Reference address:

– Hieu seafood: 62 Nguyen Hong, Ward 11, Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City

– Dai Seafood: 16A Co Giang, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

– Seafood Island: 469 Nguyen Huu Tho, Tan Hung, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City

Reference price: About 160,000 VND / 1kg

Through the information about the above nutritious fish, lassho.edu.vn hopes to be able to bring useful knowledge and suggest a delicious ingredient for your family’s meal!

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