The "national treasure fish" that crosses mountains and seas

The Murray cod, also known as the dragon spotted and worm spotted cod, is native to Australia. The fish body is spindle shaped, the back of the body is yellow black or dark green, the belly color is light yellow and white, there are block patterns on both sides of the body, the body color is good, its commercial value and nutritional value is very high, known as Australia's "national treasure fish" reputation.

Wild Moray cod mainly live in the Murray-Darling waters of southern Australia, which is a warm-water fish with a wide temperature range of 7℃ ~ 35℃. It is Australia's largest individual freshwater fish, adult fish individuals can reach 80 to 100 cm, in natural waters, found up to 1.8 m long, weighing 113 kg individuals.

It is reported that China's mainland region first introduced moray cod from Australia in 2001, due to the shortage of fish fry supply and backward aquaculture technology, it has been difficult to carry out large-scale aquaculture promotion in China. Since 2011, the team of Ocean University of China has repeatedly introduced Murraycod fry from Australia, conducted in-depth research on the artificial breeding technology of Murraycod and industrial circulating water culture technology, and achieved technological breakthroughs. At present, the annual production of domestic farmed moray cod is about 1,000 tons, which is close to the scale of local farming in Australia.

Meekness is its disguise,

 ferocity is its true color

The Murray cod swims slowly in the water, graceful and seemingly docile, but it bursts out so quickly that small animals that stray into its territory are destined to become its plate of food. The Murray cod is very aggressive and territorial, and will eat any intruder that intrudes into its territory, such as ducks, cormorants, turtles, snakes, mice, frogs, and so on.

The double enjoyment of Lure Fishing and Food

Murray cod is a kind of freshwater fish that is very suitable for Lure Fishing, and occupies an important position in the Australian recreational fishing industry. China's Lure Fishing market has a huge capacity, and many Lure Fishing sites have increased the breed of Murray cod, making it quickly become a "new favorite" of Lure Fishing. 

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The meat of Murray cod is firm, white and tender, delicious, no intermuscular prickle, rich in DHA and EPA, and high nutritional value. Murray cod fillet white, delicate taste, suitable for a variety of cooking methods, whether it is steamed, oil, or dry frying, fragrant roast, or sashimi, nigiri sushi, taste is extremely delicious, unique.