Spanish mackerel and swallow are both fish. From the appearance point of view, some of the appearance characteristics of Spanish mackerel and swallow fish are similar, and their colors are also similar. Therefore, many people will confuse the two and think that they are the same kind of fish, but the name is different. In fact, this view is wrong, Spanish mackerel and swallow fish do not refer to the same kind of fish, there will be many differences between the two, with the help of these differences can be distinguished between the two.
1. Different families and genera: The families and genera of Spanish mackerel and swallow fish are different. Spanish mackerel belongs to Spanish mackerel family; The swallow fish belongs to the white pomfret family and the swallow fish genus. Different families and genera indicate that they are two different kinds of fish.
2. Different distribution areas: The distribution areas of Spanish mackerel and swallow fish are also different. Spanish mackerel is mainly distributed in the western part of the North Pacific Ocean. Spanish mackerel is also widely distributed in China, including the Bohai Sea, the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea. The swallow fish is mainly produced in the eastern coast of Africa, and is also distributed in Southeast Asia, such as Indonesia. The swallow fish is also distributed in China, mainly in the surrounding areas of Taiwan Island and the South China Sea.
3. Different body shapes: Although Spanish mackerel and swallow fish do have certain similarities in appearance, they are not exactly the same. For example, their body shape is different. The body of Spanish mackerel will be flat and longer; The body of the swallow fish is diamond-shaped and wider.
