Spotted naked carp

Spotted naked carp

　　The Qinghai spotted naked carp, also known as the big-mouth fish, is a freshwater species of the genus Gymnocypris in the family Cyprinidae. It is mainly found in the Yellow River section within Maduo County, Qinghai Province, as well as in freshwater lakes such as Zhaling Lake and Eling Lake. It has also been discovered in the Naiqi River system of the Qaidam Basin. Its flesh is rich in fat, tender, and nutritious, but its eggs are toxic and not edible. Aside from being eaten fresh, the fish can also be dried, brined, smoked, or canned for long-term storage and wider distribution.