Mainly looking at the lateral line and pectoral fins, it is easy to determine the significant differences.
Huangzhan and Jiwei fish, also known as the scientific name of true scad
Canidae Carangidae Bamboo pod fish genus Trachurus fish
Commonly known as: true catfish, baton, melon fry
There are about 69 to 72 scales along the lateral line; Head length is greater than body height. The highest edge scale in the curved part is not higher than the highest in the straight part. There are two types of body colors: those produced along the coast, with a yellow body and slightly larger body height; Overseas producers have a clear gray body and smaller body height. There is a black spot on the posterior edge of the operculum. The eye diameter is longer than the snout length, and the head length is greater than or equal to the body height. The first dorsal fin has 8 hard spines; The second dorsal fin has 1 hard spine and 30 to 35 soft rays; The anal fin has one hard spine and 26 to 30 soft rays. Flat on the side, with a large and fragile mouth. The body length can reach 30 centimeters.
Distributed in the northwest Pacific region, including the East China Sea, Yellow Sea, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and other sea areas. They inhabit above underwater reefs or areas with upwelling currents, and are quick to prey on small shrimp and crabs. They often appear on the surface of seawater day and night.
Scientific name of Qingzhanyu
Scombridae Scombridae Mackerel genus Scomber fish
Commonly known as: Qingzhanyu, Huahui, Qinghui, Qinghua, Scophthalmus mackerel, Scophthalmus mackerel
Generally braised, it can also be consumed through methods such as salt roasting, smoking, etc.
