Wan'an Glass Red Carp

Wan'an Glass Red Carp

Wan'an Glass Red Carp is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Wan'an Glass Red Carp was discovered in 1963 among Yangtze River fish fry by the Aquaculture Brigade of Mayuan Reclamation Farm in the county. After more than ten years of hybrid selection and targeted breeding, it was developed. The fish is entirely transparent (with internal organs visible in juveniles) and has a strikingly bright red body color, hence the name "Wan'an Glass Red Carp." In 1984, experts and professors from over thirty national fisheries institutions, organized by the National Fisheries Bureau, identified it as a new freshwater fish product in China. It also won an award for high-quality aquatic products at the national aquatic products trade fair that same year.

　　In addition to its beautiful appearance, which makes it suitable for ornamental purposes, Wan'an Glass Red Carp also features tender flesh, delicious taste, and high nutritional value. Tests have shown that its protein and fat content both exceed those of ordinary carp, making it a popular delicacy for banquets.

　　Wan'an Glass Red Carp is a versatile fish species with rapid early growth, strong disease resistance, and a relatively omnivorous diet. By 1986, it had been introduced and cultivated in all provinces and municipalities across China except for the northwest region, yielding good economic returns. To promote large-scale breeding, the county has established the "Wan'an Glass Red Carp" Research Institute and a breeding base. In recent years, it has supplied over 50 million fry and more than 50,000 kilograms of market-ready fish annually.