The Most Attractive Fishes of Vietnam

Vietnam is a beautiful country. It has the most beautiful beaches, islands, and also the oldest fishing villages. Varieties of fishes inhabit its rivers, lagoons, and large oceans. The fishes of Vietnam live both in the freshwater and saltwater. The country also produces different types of tank and pond raised freshwater fish that are absolutely stunning and impressive. If you are a fish lover, you would definitely want to see their collected freshwater species.

Here we are describing the characteristics of some attractive freshwater and saltwater fish of Vietnam.

Incredible Freshwater Fish 

A lot of Vietnamese fishes reside in freshwater. Here is a list of some freshwater fish found in Vietnam.

1. Catfish

Catfish are known for their high nutritional value. These are also considered as a good source of food for humans. Catfish have flat heads and beards and are mostly found in the lakes, pond, and fields. They prefer to live in calm water. The color of the catfish is brown-yellow.

2. Black Carp

Black carp fishes have long bodies, small heads, and flat tails. They are one of the most high-quality and expensive freshwater fishes in Vietnam.  Catfish live in large rivers. The black carp fish’s meat is sweet and delicious.

3. Red Tilapia

Red Tilapia is known for its oval-shaped body, short head, and wide mouth. Like black carp fish, the fish meat is also sweet and delicious. Red Tilapia fish is affordable and used for preparing many delicious dishes. Red Tilapia is mostly found in the Mekong Delta.

4. SnakeHead Fish

Snakehead fish are yellow-black in color and have light blue spots all over their body. This fish is known for its elongated body, large head, and mouth. They are called in different names in different countries. For example-they are called “fruiting fish” in the north and “banana fish” in the central. Snakehead fishes are the residents of freshwater lakes, rivers, and streams. They prefer to live at the bottom of the water. This is a food fish and has less fat and high vitamins.

Popular Saltwater Fish 

Check out the following saltwater fish found in Vietnam.

1. Salmon Fish

Salmon is the most popular fish in Vietnam. This fish offers a lot of health benefits. Salmons are rich in protein and vitamins that help in keeping your bone strong. It is low-bone meat and easy to cook.

2. Sardine Fish

Sardine is mainly an oily fish and named after the island of Sardinia. It is also called “Pilchard”. This fish is consumed by human beings. It contains both vitamins and minerals. Sardines also have omega-3 fatty acids that may prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.

3. Tuna Fish

Tuna is a large saltwater fish that belongs to the family of Scombridae. They are dark blue in color. Tuna do not spend their entire life in one place and keep changing their locations. They can reach up to 6.5 feet and weigh up to 550 pounds. Tuna is also considered as the delicious seafood in Vietnam.

4. Cod Fish

Cod is a member of the Gadidae family and belongs to the genus Gadus. The size of the cod depends on the species. Usually, they are 51 inches in length and weigh up to 220 pounds. Cod is a greenish-brown fish and has six different types of fins on its body. Cod are the residents of the coral reef and found at the bottom of the sea at the depth of 20-200 feet. Cod meat is tasty and easy to process.

Wrapping Up

To identify a fish in Vietnam, you need to visit the oldest fishing villages. So if you are planning to visit this country, make sure you definitely explore the beautiful fishes there.

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