Qingzhu River Giant Salamander

Qingzhu River Giant Salamander

The Qingzhu River Giant Salamander is a protected geographical indication product.

　　The Qingzhu River Giant Salamander has a well-proportioned body, with a dark (yellowish-)brown back featuring yellowish-brown spots, and a light white (grayish-white) belly. Its meat is tender, delicious, and has a unique flavor without any greasy aftertaste. The Qingzhu River Giant Salamander has been granted protected geographical indication status.

　　Recently, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine organized experts in Chengdu to review the protected geographical indication status of the "Qingzhu River Giant Salamander" from Qingchuan County. After rigorous and detailed examination and deliberation by the attending experts, the "Qingzhu River Giant Salamander" from Qingchuan County successfully passed the expert review. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine will soon issue an official announcement approving the implementation of protected geographical indication status for the "Qingzhu River Giant Salamander."

　　Qingzhu River Giant Salamander

　　 The administrative regions of 22 towns and townships currently under the jurisdiction of Qingchuan County, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province, including Qingxi Town, Qiaolou Township, Sanguo Township, Haoxi Hui Ethnic Township, Lean Temple Township, Quhe Township, Fangshi Town, Qianjin Township, Maogong Township, Suhe Township, Shibei Township, Hongguang Township, Guanzhuang Town, Liangshui Town, Maoba Township, Louzi Township, Qifo Township, Malu Township, Zhuyuan Town, Jinzishan Township, Jianfeng Township, and Baishang Township.

　　 "Qingchuan County People's Government Request for Defining the Protected Geographical Indication Product Area of the 'Qingzhu River Giant Salamander'," Qingchuan Fu [2013] No. 47.

　　 Sichuan Regional Local Standard: DB510822/T009-2013 "Qingzhu River Giant Salamander."

　　Quality and Technical Requirements for Qingzhu River Giant Salamander

　　I. Source Species

　　Chinese Giant Salamander (Andrias davidianus).

　　II. Farming Conditions

　　1. Environmental Conditions: Characterized by late spring, short summer, early autumn, long winter, mild climate, abundant rainfall, with an average annual water temperature of 15.2°C to 17.0°C and an average annual air temperature of 14.7°C to 18.0°C.

　　2. Farming Site Conditions: Quiet, dimly lit, with sufficient water supply, water quality meeting national breeding water standards, water temperature of 13°C to 22°C, pH value of 6.5 to 7.5, and dissolved oxygen level ≥4mg/L.

　　III. Production Methods:

　　1. Indoor artificial farming within the production area, with graded and separate pool rearing.

　　2. Outdoor artificial semi-natural farming within the production area, where breeding adults and mature salamanders, after artificial domestication, are co-reared at a 1:1 sex ratio.

　　IV. Farming Management

　　1. Stocking:

　　Stocking Size and Density: Juvenile salamanders (10cm to 30cm in length) at (60–100) per m²; adult salamanders (weighing ≥0.5kg and <2.0kg) at (5–15) per m². Weight difference among individuals shall not exceed 50%.

　　2. Feed: Live small carp, crucian carp, wild small fish, etc., sourced within the production area.

　　3. Harvesting: Harvest size ≥2.0kg per salamander, by hand or netting.

　　4. Environment and Safety Requirements: Breeding environment, disease prevention, and control must comply with national regulations, and environmental pollution must be avoided.

　　V. Quality Characteristics

　　1. Sensory Characteristics: Well-proportioned body, dark (yellowish-)brown back with yellowish-brown spots, light white (grayish-white) belly, tender, delicious meat with a unique flavor and no greasy aftertaste.

　　2. Physicochemical Indicators: Protein ≥15%, amino acids ≥14%, fat ≤2.5%.

　　3. Safety and Other Quality Technical Requirements: Product safety and other quality technical requirements must comply with relevant national regulations.