Crucian carp and grass carp are common, relatively common distribution of freshwater fish, can be eaten. In our country, basically everywhere can see crucian carp and grass carp. Both are farmed fish, and both are farmed on a large scale. However, crucian carp is not grass carp. Although they have many similarities, such as their classes, orders and families, and their appearance is similar, they should not be confused. In fact, in addition to these similarities, they are also different in many ways, and can be distinguished from them in many ways.
1. The difference between genera: Although crucian carp and grass carp are both fishes of Osteichthyes, Cypriniformes and Cyprinidae, their genera are different. Crucian carp belongs to crucian carp, grass carp belongs to grass carp, so they are not the same kind of fish.
2. Shape difference: The shape of crucian carp and grass carp is different. Observing them from the side, we will find that the body shape of crucian carp is slightly flat, while the shape of grass carp is round.
3. Difference in taste and nutritional value: As mentioned above, both crucian carp and grass carp are edible fish, but their taste and nutritional value are different. From the taste point of view, crucian carp tastes better and more tender, while grass carp tastes relatively worse. From the point of view of nutritional value, the nutritional value of crucian carp is higher than that of grass carp.
4. Difference in the number of fish bones: The number of fish bones of crucian carp and grass carp is also different. Although crucian carp tastes good and has higher nutritional value, the number of fish bones is relatively large, and there are many small, messy spines, sometimes very irregular distribution. Therefore, crucian carp is more troublesome to deal with before eating.
