Photography / Dani Chen
Have you seen the lakes/forests/birds of East Lake but have you ever seen the underwater world of East Lake?
Some myths have always existed: when crossing the East Lake Tunnel, the fish are swimming and the water grass is swaying; when walking on the greenway, the turtle hides by the grass, and the plankton in the water is too small to be seen.
There was no way to dive underwater the East Lake and cruise 33 square kilometers of water to find out, but we found someone who knew better - Liu Huanzhang, a researcher at the Institute of Aquatic Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, an expert in fish behavior.
He described to us a group of elves living under the water of East Lake, those "fish of East Lake" with different personalities and diverse postures.
We tried to restore the true appearance of the East Lake underwater with a scientific and rigorous attitude, and together with Zhang Guogang, a popular science picture book writer and teacher of Hubei University, we made a hand-drawn long picture of "Fish in the East Lake" to complete a more three-dimensional interpretation.
So now, take a curiosity and start exploring.
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The water area of East Lake is about 33 square kilometers, equivalent to the size of 4607 football fields, and the deepest point is 4.5 meters, which is a typical shallow lake. The bottom of the East Lake is super flat, mostly silt, like a large bath.
And this group of small fish is the most active species in this "big bath".
Medaka
「 qīng jiāng 」
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The smallest freshwater fish in the country
It is often mistaken for the larvae of other fish
The eyes are very bright, occupying most of the head, commonly known as "eye thief"
Because of its extremely small size, it has scales but its body is almost transparent
The internal structure of the body can be clearly seen
Mosquito-eating fish
「 shí wén yú 」
△ ◇ Upper female and lower male, in general, females of the same age will be larger than males
Tiny gray fish, body like willow leaves
Because I love to eat mosquitoes
Mosquito-eating fish are found in the major waters of the South
Because the appetite is too good and the tolerance to water quality is strong
Mosquito-eating fish have an advantage in the turf
This results in medaka with almost the same activity waters, food and habits
Regional extinction in many waters
Carp "lǐ yú"
Born with a wide mouth, can eat not picky food
It is the most widely distributed freshwater fish in the world
Individuals with body color variations that occur during carp culture
Evolved into the famous ornamental fish in Bitan Guanyu - koi
However, because farmed domestic carp for wild carp
It can cause genetic contamination
The IUCN assesses carp in wild populations as
"Vulnerable", the same level as the giant panda
Grass carp
「 cǎo yú 」
Fish, as the name suggests, loves to eat grass
In order to eat, you can jump out of the water tens of centimeters to jump up and eat the leaves
Same as other house fish
The grass carp in the East Lake are artificially farmed
Wild four large fish (grass carp)
It needs to be fertilized in lakes and spawned in rivers
There are requirements for changes in water speed, length and water temperature of the river
There are not many left
Cocked bass
「 qiào zuǐ bundle 」
With a mouth full of earth and cute eyes, he looks fierce
Will be in groups of people to take the initiative to quickly eat the upper layer of small fish
crucian
「 jì yú 」
Wuhan people call it "Happy Head Fish"
It is one of the earliest domesticated fish by humans
Small goldfish that are now common on the market
They are all mutated by crucian carp and selected and bred by countless generations
It became the earliest ornamental fish species
herring
「qīng yú」
Bluefish are famous for their fondness to eat snails
So the teeth of the pharynx are thick and hard as a millstone
Same as other native fish
As long as the food is sufficient and the environmental conditions are suitable
It can continue to grow until it ages
Bluefish grow very fast, reaching a body length of up to 180 cm
The largest individual record exceeds 100 kg
High-body salmon
「 gāo tī páng pí 」
Can't escape the animal kingdom males are mainly responsible for the law of good looks
Male tall-bodied sturgeons are extremely beautiful in color
Both red and blue have a metallic sheen
Because of the high requirements for water quality
It is mainly found in Luoyan Lake and Houhu Lake, which have better water quality
Trout need to lay eggs in river mussels to improve hatching chances
Small fish grow large in the river mussels before they come out
Therefore, breeding offspring is easier and hassle-free
But if the river mussels decrease, the salmon will disappear accordingly
Rainbow flounder
「 cǎi shípáng pi 」
Naughty personality
Always four or five get together
Love to fight in groups
Wuchang fish
「 wǔ chāng yú 」
Because the place of origin Echeng was called "Wuchang" in ancient times
Therefore, the fish name "Wuchang Fish"
A species of bream, tall and broad
Shrunk neck, aka "tuantou bream"
Thirteen and a half large spines are used as the identification point
It was not until 1949 that it was recognized as a new species by scientists
It was the first freshwater fish to be named after the founding of New China
Because relative to other bream brothers
The meat of the tuantou bream is more delicious
It also became after the founding of New China
The first freshwater fish that was domesticated and successfully farmed
Wheat
「Grinding suì」
It is extremely common, and it is found where there is wheat
Because of its strong tolerance, it can be seen in almost every river
So the name is relatively common
Similar to the "dog egg" and "jade flower" in the name
Rainbow trout
「 cǎi fù yù 」
Beautiful little fish typical of the East Lake
The fins are flowing and wide
Swim fast and timid in the water
You'll be scared to death
Bo's kissing goby
「 bō shì wěn xiā hǔ yú 」
Although small, he is naturally aggressive and has a strong sense of territory
Not content with an attack that only bites each other with lips
They have an extra dorsal fin than other fish
This is the weapon that is displayed during the fight
Sticky mullet goby
「 zhān pí zī xiā hǔ yú 」
Endemic to China
It belongs to the more docile among the shrimp tigers
(In fact, it is still more ferocious)
It exists in the East Lake
The skin tone is quite fashionable
Round-tailed fighting fish
「 yuán wěiu yú 」
Small fish commonly found in the East Lake
Waters with abundant aquatic vegetation and dense shelter under the water
Ideal for fighting fish
Once settled, they basically no longer move their nests
Fighting fish like to live alone
I can't stand having a similar figure in my line of sight
Other species swimming nearby will also be the target of its expulsion
When reproducing, it is only a brief encounter with the opposite sex
Fighting fish fathers use foam from their mouths as a nest for laying eggs
After driving the females away, they grow up alone without sleep or food
Chinese loach
」 zhōng huá huā qiū 」
He looks obscene, has a docile personality, and is super timid
As soon as the wind blows, it will be sandy
Bury yourself whole in the sand bed
Only one pair of eyes is exposed
This is also its innate escape skill
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What does the East Lake Underwater World look like?
The first time I "dived" underwater to see the East Lake, it turned out to be like this.
All living beings, leisurely and self-satisfied, cannot be separated from the efforts behind it.
East Lake adheres to a unique lake governance method all year round: on the basis of exogenous pollution interception, aquatic plants are planted, water level and fish are regulated, and water quality self-purification is achieved through microorganisms.
At the same time, a series of actions have been taken to maintain ecological stability. For example, cruise ships in the waters of the East Lake are regulated and only clean energy is used; for example, the complete ban on commercial aquaculture and the prohibition of illegal fishing.
Considering people's yearning for nature, East Lake has set up 5 fishing spots and is open to the public. Circle a piece of water, regularly release an appropriate amount of fish fry, observe changes in water bodies at any time, standardize fishing methods, and coexist in harmony with nature in a scientific way to maintain the beauty of order.
Therefore, the best way to love the species of East Lake is not to disturb ~! ❤️
East Lake Compliant Fishing Spots
Luoyan Island Xigeng Fishing Center
Fishing locations are | East Lake Greenway Luoyan Road Qugang Listening to the Dutch Tourist Service Center
Time | 7:00-17:00 18:00-21:00
Ticket prices | Fishing fees are based on the amount of fish stocked, weather, air pressure, fish species, fishing position, and there will be a public notice board on the day
Reservation method is | Wu Hao 18607148205
Gui's Aquatic Recreation Center
Fishing locations are | East Lake Lake Light Village Yandao Trail (about 150 meters south of the second fishery)
Time | 8:00-17:00
Ticket prices | On the pound price, diaozi fish 16 yuan / catty, ordinary fish 10 yuan / catty
Reservation method is | Gui Zhiyou 13886101600
Nine Peaks Fishing Ranch
Fishing locations are | Back Lake Waters (East and South Shores of Ma'anshan Forest Park)
Time | 8：00-17：00
Ticket prices | 20 yuan / piece, one pole per person, one pole per person, two votes and one pole in the sea pole category
Reservation method is | Huang Fei 18062699447
Lakefront community
Fishing locations are | The lakefront community is on the upper and lower levels
Time | 6:00-16:00
Ticket prices | 120 yuan - 150 yuan / pole
Reservation method is | Zheng Dingpeng 13657202000
Bridge community
Fishing locations are | Lu Mo Road Botanical Garden Road Nameless Fishing Terrace
Time | 7:00-19:00
Ticket prices | Method (1) on the pound price, intensive fish 15 yuan / catty; way (2) large fish pond fishing, 120 yuan / day
Reservation method is | Lujiashan 13807198780
* Warm reminder, fishing outside the above statutory fishing spots is a violation.
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Edit = Pig Girl
Illustrator = Zhang Guogang
* Special thanks to Teacher Zhang Guogang, who is the author of "Wild Fish", "Chinese Native Fish Watercolor", "Fish Around", and the new book "Fish Hunting" is also about to be published.
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