Chukuchan fish

Chukuchans or Catostomus are a vast genus that belongs to the family of the same name. It is worth noting that due to its external resemblance to carps, the Chukuchanov family is ranked in accordance with the classification adopted in biology to the order of Carp. The main difference between Chukuchan fish and carp is the presence of thick lips, which are covered with villi.

In addition, the body of the Chukuchan fish is covered with massive scales. Modern biologists know about 80 main species of Chukuchan fish, the vast majority of which live in the waters of the northern as well as central parts of the American continent. Several types of Chukuchan fish can be found in the Far East. Perhaps the most common fish species found in our latitudes is Catostomus catostomus or common Chukuchan.

This type of Chukuchan fish was discovered back in the 18th century and is still included in the list of commercial fish. Common Chukuchan fish inhabits the Arctic Ocean basin, as well as the coastal waters of the eastern regions of Siberia. It is worth noting that Chukuchan fish belong to river species, which, as a rule, prefer to settle in rivers with a fast current, as well as a rocky bottom. The average length of an adult Chukuchan fish reaches no more than 60 cm in length.

It is noteworthy that in this type of fish, males are much smaller in size than females. The basis of the diet of Chukuchan fish is river vegetation, as well as small aquatic organisms. Researchers believe that the Chukuchan fish leads its history from the East Asian species of cyprinids. From the coastal waters of Asian states, Chukuchan fish entered America.

Chukuchan fish differ from carp in some characteristic features, including size, as well as body shape. However, often Chukuchan fish is mistaken for carp and vice versa. Chukuchan fish is used in cooking, as are other types of river fish. There are two main groups of Chukuchan fish, which differ in the number of bones in the meat, as well as in size. For example, there are especially large individuals of Chukuchan fish, which are called buffalo fish or carpiodes.

The size of these types of Chukuchan fish can reach an average of 120 cm. The Chukuchan fish that has become widespread in the Russian Federation belongs to the second smaller group of this type of fish. Chukuchan fish refers to low-calorie foods and can be used in the diet food menu.

It is also worth paying special attention to the vitamin and mineral composition of Chukuchan fish, which is enriched with a significant amount of vitamins of group A, B, as well as PP. In addition, the Chukuchan fish contains in its chemical composition such certainly useful compounds for humans as potassium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, as well as calcium.