Why do few people eat snakehead?

The reason why snakehead is rarely eaten by people is because of its taste and texture, more fishbones, traditional cultural factors and price factors.

The meat of snakehead is greasy, delicate and delicious. However, because snakehead often contains more sand and mud odor, it needs reasonable treatment and cleaning to remove these odors. Snakehead has many thorns and is hard, so it needs to be stabbed patiently before eating, which may be an inconvenient factor for some people.

In some areas of China, snakehead is regarded as an animal symbolizing auspiciousness and prosperity, so it is regarded as an auspicious zodiac, and people prefer to release it or use it as an ornamental fish. Due to the limited production and large demand of snakehead, its price is more expensive. Compared with other fish, not all consumers can afford it.

Living habits of snakehead

1. Habitat: Snakehead likes to live in fresh water environment, which is common in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and other waters. They usually live near the water's edge or shelters such as water plants and rocks.

2. Feeding habits: snakehead is an omnivorous fish, and its food mainly includes small invertebrates (such as worms and insect larvae), small fish and aquatic plants. They mainly prey, but they also supplement some plant foods.

3. Activity time: Snakehead is mainly active at dusk and at night, and more often hides in the shelter to rest during the day. They like to move deep in the water or near the bottom.