Pomfret and Wuchang fish are fish, but also belong to the bony fish. From the appearance, pomfret and Wuchang fish also have some similarities, such as their body shape is relatively flat. Moreover, both of them can be eaten. Although they are the same in these respects, they are not the same fish. The difference between pomfret and Wuchang fish is still relatively large, it is relatively easy to distinguish, from many aspects can distinguish them.
1. Family and genus difference: Pomfret and Wuchang fish are both fish, and both belong to bony fish. However, from the specific category, the two are different. The pomfret belongs to the pomfret family of Perciformes, but the Wuchang fish belongs to the Cyprinidae family of Cypriniformes.
2. Difference in living environment: The living environment of pomfret and Wuchang fish is also different. There are different species of pomfret, and they are distributed in different environments. Most of the pomfret are marine fish, distributed in the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, in many countries have distribution; Some of them live in fresh water and can be raised and propagated artificially. Wuchang fish is different, they are mainly distributed in the Yangtze River Basin in China, especially in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Therefore, it can be seen that Wuchang fish belongs to freshwater fish.
3, body shape difference: Pomfret and Wuchang fish from the appearance of both are relatively flat, but their body shape is different. Pomfret is short and tall, and its body shape is similar to that of a circle; The shape of Wuchang fish is more like a diamond.
