Chapter 49 "Marine Fish in Hong Kong"

"Marine Fish in Hong Kong" Marine Fishes of Hong Kong (by WL Chan), Printed and published by the Hong Kong Government Press Office in 1968, edited by the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Department.This is the first episode.It is said There are about 400 species of marine fish that can be caught by fishing boats in Hong Kong, and they will be introduced in six episodes. The first episode introduces a total of 71 kinds of saltwater fish, the main ones are grouper and standing fish.including grouper It is the rarest among the fish, and the most expensive in the market is the so-called "mouse spot".According to reports, this fish comes from the Philippines

It is produced from the west of Pennsylvania to the east of Africa, including Australia and Japan, and it is not rare, and it is difficult to obtain online. Therefore, few people have the opportunity to see a live, "mouse spot". Marine Fishes of Hong Kong is a well written and beautifully printed publication available for A reference for experts, but also for general readers.Each fish is accompanied by a color illustration.name of fish except In addition to the scientific name, there are common English names and Chinese names.Each kind of fish introduces its shape characteristics,

Colour, production distribution area and general condition.The artist of the illustrations is Tang Yingwei, a former wood engraver. This book also has two rare appendices, one is provided by the Department of Health, about Hong Kong's poisonous fish and an overview of fish poisoning cases, and another of photographs of various types of fishing vessels used by fishermen in Hong Kong There are 19 pictures in total, with Chinese titles attached.According to the picture comparison, we can increase our understanding of Hong Kong fishing boats understanding.