Sichuan Longsnout Catfish

Last updated 2026-11-16 — The longsnout catfish, also known as the "river group fish," has rich, fatty, tender, and delicious meat with good nourishing properties. As recorded in *Běnjīng Féngyuán* ("Encounters with the Roots of Materia Medica"): “It stimulates the appetite, promotes digestion, drains dampness from the bladder, and poses no risk of toxicity for patients—making it a beneficial food among all edibles.” Especially notable is its particularly thick and fleshy swim bladder, which can be dried to make a precious type of fish maw, and has long been regarded as a delicacy among dishes…