The Yellow River contains 121 species of fish, of which 98 are pure freshwater fish. There are 16 species of fish in the upper reaches, including schizothorax, Leuciscus and loach of Cyprinidae and Loach. There are 71 species of fish in the middle reaches, but there are almost no typical plains fish, and 78 species of fish in the lower reaches, mostly estuarine fish and brackish water fish.
1. Yellow River Carp: Carp is the main fish in the middle reaches of the Yellow River. Its body is plump and its meat is thick. It is an omnivorous fish in the middle and lower layers. The scales of the fish produced here are golden yellow, the tips of the fins are bright red, the viscera are few and the bones are small, as well as the fragrance.
2. Yellow River pigeon fish: Yellow River pigeon fish is mainly produced in Zhongwei and Zhongning of Ningxia. It looks like a pigeon on a tree when it is caught with a net, so it gets its name. This kind of fish's scientific name north copper fish, the body shape is quite long, moreover is very stout. They generally inhabit slow-flowing places such as river bends, usually move in groups, lurk in deep water in winter, and swim upstream to spawn in spring.
3. Yellow River Schizopygopsis: This fish is also called small-billed Huangyu. It mainly lives in the upper reaches of the Yellow River and in lakes. It feeds mostly on plants and can also eat aquatic insects. It has certain medicinal value, and its quantity is relatively small at present.
4, the Yellow River knife fish: The Yellow River knife fish mainly lives in the Yellow River estuary area, the shape is very similar to the sharp knife. The body is thin and shiny. This kind of fish will migrate upstream during the breeding season, and after spawning, it will follow the river like the sea, so the number is relatively abundant.
