Xingguo Red Carp

Xingguo Red Carp

Xingguo Red Carp is a geographical indication certification trademark.

Xingguo Red Carp is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Xingguo Red Carp. Produced in Xingguo County, Jiangxi Province, it is collectively known as one of the "Three Reds of Jiangxi" along with the Heshi Red Carp from Wuyuan County and the Glass Red Carp from Wan'an County.

　　Xingguo Red Carp boasts advantages such as a broad back, thick flesh, tender meat, fast growth, a wide diet, and strong disease resistance. It holds high economic value, being both edible and ornamental.

　　In addition, the Xingguo Red Carp serves as an important hybrid parent with strong hybrid compatibility. It easily crosses with other carp or crucian carp, and most hybrids exhibit significant hybrid vigor. Examples include Fengli (Xingguo Red Carp ♀ × Scaly Mirror Carp ♂), Furong Carp (Scaly Mirror Carp ♀ × Xingguo Red Carp ♂), and Xingde Carp (Xingguo Red Carp ♀ × German Mirror Carp ♂), as well as Yi Yu Yinji (Fangzheng Silver Crucian ♀ × Xingguo Red Carp ♂) and Fengchan Crucian (Pengze Crucian ♀ × Xingguo Red Carp ♂), all of which use Xingguo Red Carp as one of the parent species.

　　The name "Xingguo Red Carp" first appeared in the late 1950s when some provinces and cities in China introduced the species from Xingguo. To distinguish it from red carp from other parts of Jiangxi, those introduced from Xingguo were specifically called "Xingguo Red Carp." In 1975, the name "Xingguo Red Carp" officially appeared in academic papers. The breeding method of Xingguo Red Carp is largely the same as that of other carp species and can be practiced nationwide.

　　Xingguo Red Carp possesses unique qualities: "large individual size, broad back and thick flesh; entirely red body color, vibrant and attractive; tender, delicious, and uniquely flavored meat that is rich in nutrition." It is highly nutritious, with higher protein and fat content than ordinary carp. It also features strong adaptability, a diverse and unfussy diet, tolerance to low oxygen and high-density farming, high group yield, and high survival rates during long-distance transport. It has a wide range of hybrid applications and shows significant hybrid vigor, capable of producing vigorous offspring when crossed with various carp and crucian carp species. Additionally, it has a greedy and schooling behavior, making it an ideal variety for recreational fishing and ornamental purposes. Regular consumption not only benefits brain health, nourishes yin and reduces internal heat, regulates qi and enriches blood, strengthens the body, but also has remarkable effects on stabilizing pregnancy when consumed by women in the early stages of pregnancy. It is widely loved by the public and has been extensively introduced, transferred, and cultivated across all provinces (municipalities and autonomous regions) on the Chinese mainland. 1. Product Quality Characteristics: External Morphology Body Color: The Xingguo Red Carp has a bright red or orange-red head, back, and sides, with a milky white or golden yellow belly. Its body is free of black spots or other miscellaneous markings. The vivid red color, striking hues, graceful swimming posture, and lively, adorable appearance make it very appealing. Body Shape: Individuals grow large, with a spindle-shaped body. The body length to height ratio ranges between 2.65–3.80, averaging 3.30. The body length to width ratio is between 4.65–5.10, the body length to head length ratio is between 3.10–4.80, and the body length to tail stalk length ratio is between 5.70–6.30.

　　The geographical indication registration area for Xingguo Red Carp covers all water bodies within the administrative region of Xingguo County, including rivers, streams, ditches, reservoirs, ponds, and paddy fields. This includes all water areas under the jurisdiction of the 25 townships in Xingguo County: Lianjiang, Changgang, Dinglong, Chenggang, Fengbian, Liangcun, Chongxian, Fangtai, Gaoxing, Chayuan, Jun Village, Yongfeng, Longping, Buto, Longkou, Shefu, Jiecun, Jiangbei, Dongcun, Xinglian, Zhangmu, Gulonggang, Meijiao, Xingjiang, and Nanjing. The geographical coordinates are longitude 115°01′ to 115°51′ and latitude 26°03′ to 26°41′.