Monday 11 March 2024

Sharpbelly

Sharpbelly (Hemiculter leucisculus, 䱗).

A common enough fish in China to merit its own character. Warm weather has been bringing them to survive in the streams and brackish lakes. Soon they will attract hordes of egrets and herons. Humans can steam or fry them too, if so inclined.

Sharpbelly in Changsha