Mud Carp

Mud Carp is a type of Asian Carp,other name:Cirrhinus molitorella、Dace

Feature

• Appearance: The body of dace is spindle-shaped, slightly flattened on the sides, and the body length is long, usually up to about 40-60 centimeters.
• Scales: The body of dace is covered with medium-sized scales, which usually have a metallic luster.
• Color: The back of dace is dark green or brown, and the abdomen is silvery white. There are dark longitudinal stripes on the back and sides of adult fish, and the body color sometimes changes due to different environments and foods.
• Head: The head of dace is relatively large, the mouth is slightly lower, the mouth is large, and the upper jaw has tooth-like protrusions.
• Living environment: dace mainly inhabit freshwater rivers, moors and reservoirs, and like environments with slow water flow, deep water and rich aquatic vegetation.
• Diet: Dace is an omnivorous fish that feeds on plankton, aquatic plants, benthic organisms and algae.

Note that the above characteristics are general descriptions of dace and may vary by region and individual.

Habitat

• Eating habits: Dace is an omnivorous fish, and its food includes plankton, aquatic insects, algae, bottom dwellers and plant debris. They often search for food at the bottom of the water, but they also eat insects on the surface.
• Habitat: Dace are commonly found in freshwater environments such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. They usually like to be in places with slow or stagnant water flow, such as river bends, water grass and so on. Dace can also adapt to different water conditions.
• Breeding habits: dace will swim to shallower waters during the breeding season and choose a place suitable for spawning. The female releases eggs, which the male fertilizes. After hatching, the larvae will grow in the water body.
• Behavior: dace are usually social fish and like to form groups. They often look for food and habitat at the bottom of water bodies or in aquatic plants. Dace are more sensitive to external stimuli and will flee quickly once they feel danger.
• Importance of fishing: Dace is an important fishery resource and is widely fished and farmed. They are an important food fish in many areas and are often used for sport fishing.

Food

Dace is a common freshwater fish, also known as white crucian carp. Dace mainly eat plant food, including algae, aquatic plants, plankton and benthic organisms. They also eat insects, worms and small invertebrates. The feeding habits of dace can vary according to their living environment and seasons.

In terms of human consumption, dace is a common food in many Asian countries. Their meat is delicious and suitable for many dishes such as boiled, stewed, grilled or fried. Dace is also one of the commonly used fish for making fresh fish fillets or fish balls.

Economic Value

• Aquaculture: Dace is one of the most important economic fish in China, widely used in aquaculture. It grows rapidly and is highly adaptable, able to survive and reproduce in a variety of environmental conditions. The economic value of Mud Carp farming is mainly reflected in market demand and sales price. Dace meat is delicious and rich in protein, and is widely used in food processing and catering industry.
• Ecological control: Dace has a strong feeding habit on aquatic plants and phytoplankton in the water body, and can effectively control the growth of aquatic plants in the water body and the eutrophication of water quality. Therefore, in some lakes and reservoirs, dace is introduced as an ecological control fish to regulate aquatic plants and water quality and maintain ecological balance. This also endows dace with certain economic value.
• Recreational Fishing: Dace is also a popular fish among recreational anglers. Its strong swimming ability and pull resistance make it a popular fishing target. Recreational fishing brings economic benefits to local tourism and related industries.

It should be noted that the economic value of dace will be affected by various factors such as market demand, breeding costs, laws and regulations, etc. At the same time, in order to protect dace resources and maintain ecological balance, reasonable breeding management and protection measures are also very important.

Nutritional Value

• Calories: 100-120 calories
• Protein: 18-20 grams
• Fat: 2-4 grams
• Carbohydrates: 0 grams
• Fiber: 0 grams
• Calcium: 20-30 mg
• Iron: 0.5-1 mg
• Magnesium: 30-40 mg
• Phosphorus: 150-200 mg
• Potassium: 300-400 mg
• Sodium 30-50 mg
• Zinc: 0.5-1 mg
• Copper: 0.1-0.2 mg
• Selenium: 15-30 micrograms – Vitamin C: 0 mg
• Vitamin B1: 0.1-0.2 mg
• Vitamin B2: 0.1-0.2 mg
• Niacin (vitamin B3): 3-5 mg
• Vitamin B6: 0.1-0.2 mg
• Folic acid (vitamin B9): 10-20 micrograms
• Vitamin B12: 0.5-1 micrograms
• Vitamin A: 10-50 micrograms
• Vitamin D: 1-2 micrograms
• Vitamin E: 0.2-0.5 mg
• Vitamin K: 0-1 micrograms

Note that these values are approximate only and may vary depending on factors such as fish size, growing conditions, and cooking. For precise nutritional information, it is best to refer to nutritional information on dace in specific sources or databases.