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Misgurnus fossilis |
July: Nocturnal behavior, hides during the day.
Not aggressive. Used in rural cooking as cheap but tasty fish. Reacts to pressure changes — once used as a "living barometer".
Inhabits stagnant waters with soft bottom. Can burrow into mud and survive low oxygen levels.
Bottom fishing with worm or bloodworm Float fishing in still waters Searching in muddy backwaters and ponds
Most active at dusk and night. Prefers quiet, muddy areas with dense vegetation.
Average weight: 0.5 kg
Very slippery — easier to handle with cloth or gloves. Requires careful cleaning from mucus. Rarely consumed as food.
Whole fish: Frying, stewing, fish soup
Fried weatherfish (Frying)
Small fish, fries well whole
Small fish, fries well whole
1. Clean mucus, gut the fish.
2. Coat in flour and salt, fry until crispy.
2. Coat in flour and salt, fry until crispy.
Weatherfish soup (Boiling)
Broth is rich and flavorful
Broth is rich and flavorful
1. Put fish in pot with water and spices.
2. Boil for 30–40 minutes, add vegetables to taste.
2. Boil for 30–40 minutes, add vegetables to taste.