Is mud carp the same as crucian carp? What's the difference?

Family and genus difference: the mackerel belongs to the genus of mackerel and the crucian carp belongs to the genus of crucian carp. | | Beard difference: There are two pairs of beards around the mouth of the mackerel, while there is no beard around the mouth of the crucian carp. | | Color difference: The back of the mackerel is grey, while the back of the crucian carp is grey and black. | | Differences in distribution waters: Mackerel mainly lives in the south of China, and crucian carp is distributed in fresh water in the north and south of China. | | Nickname difference: Mackerel nickname is mackerel male, crucian carp nickname is knife fish.

1. Are mackerel and crucian carp the same

? Both mackerel and crucian carp are common fish in our country. Both belong to freshwater fish, and there are many similarities in appearance. Mud carp and crucian carp are similar in many places, because they are similar in category, both are Cypriniformes Cyprinidae fish, so they also have a certain relationship. However, the genera of the two are different and therefore not exactly the same. In addition to the category, there are some differences in appearance, distribution and other aspects between mackerel and crucian carp, which can be distinguished from mackerel and crucian carp.

2. What is the difference

between mackerel and crucian carp? 1. Family and genus difference: both mackerel and crucian carp belong to Cyprinidae, but there are more genera in Cyprinidae. Grass carp belongs to the genus Grass carp, while crucian carp belongs to the genus Crucian carp. From the category, we can see that mackerel and crucian carp are two different kinds of fish.

2. Beard difference: In terms of appearance, the obvious difference between mackerel and crucian carp is reflected in the beard. There are two pairs of whiskers beside the mouth of the mackerel, but there are no whiskers around the mouth of the crucian carp, which can clearly distinguish the two.

3. Color difference: The color difference between mackerel and crucian carp is also one of the appearance differences between them. The back of the mackerel is grey, while the back of the crucian carp is grey and dark.

4. Difference of distribution waters: The distribution waters of the two are also different, because their habits and characteristics are different. Mackerel is mainly distributed in the south of China, especially in the southernmost provinces, such as Hainan Province. Crucian carp is distributed all over the north and south of China, except for the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

5. Distinction of nicknames: Mackerel and crucian carp have different nicknames. The nicknames of mackerel are "mackerel male", and the nicknames of crucian carp are "knife fish". These nicknames are local names, which are popular in some dialect areas.