Small Yellow Croaker
Also known as：Little yellow croaker
Larimichthys polyactis
- Origin
- East China Sea, Yellow Sea
- Season
- Apr–Jun
- Appearance
- Similar to the large yellow croaker but smaller, generally 15–25 cm long, with a lighter golden body and slender tail. A small inshore commercial fish with large production and affordable prices.
Content compiled by the Xian Mancang team
Introduction
品种介绍A member of the croaker family, the small yellow croaker offers tender flesh, few bones and lots of meat — a frequent star of family tables. Available year-round, with the best flesh quality around the spring spawning season.
Holding Environment
暂养环境Xian Mancang holding advisor: temperature, salinity, water quality and density references per species — feel free to exchange holding experience.
Small yellow croakers are mainly distributed iced; live holding is rarely needed. For short-term live storage, keep water at 14–18°C, salinity 24–30‰, with ample dissolved oxygen.
Iced fish should be kept at 0–4°C and consumed within 3 days. Parameters above are reference values — adjust to actual water quality and season.
Economic Value
经济价值Affordable and widely loved, the small yellow croaker is a permanent fixture of wet markets and supermarket iced-fish sections. Whole-case wholesale moves fast, making it an ideal traffic-builder for daily iced-fish channels.
Culinary & Commercial Use
烹饪与商业用途Braised and pan-fried are the go-to home preparations: crispy outside, tender inside, salty and savory. Ningbo families love 'small yellow croaker with pickled greens' — tangy and appetizing.
Foodservice uses it in classic home-style stir-fries and steamed dishes; supply chain favors small whole-case delivery with low loss and fast turnover.
Buying Guide
选购指南Check gills and eyes: bright red gills and clear eyes mean freshness; the body should be golden with sheen and spring back when pressed. Avoid fish with cloudy eyes or dull coloration.
Market Reference
规格行情Reference price: iced 8–20 CNY/jin, graded into 50–100 g and 100–150 g tiers. Supply is abundant and prices stable — ideal for long-term consistent procurement.
Small Yellow Croaker · FAQs
How do I pick the freshest Small Yellow Croaker?
Check gills and eyes: bright red gills and clear eyes mean freshness; the body should be golden with sheen and spring back when pressed. Avoid fish with cloudy eyes or dull coloration.
What are the live-holding requirements for Small Yellow Croaker?
Small yellow croakers are mainly distributed iced; live holding is rarely needed. For short-term live storage, keep water at 14–18°C, salinity 24–30‰, with ample dissolved oxygen.
What is the current market price of Small Yellow Croaker?
Reference price: iced 8–20 CNY/jin, graded into 50–100 g and 100–150 g tiers. Supply is abundant and prices stable — ideal for long-term consistent procurement.
How do I cook Small Yellow Croaker? What methods work best?
Braised and pan-fried are the go-to home preparations: crispy outside, tender inside, salty and savory. Ningbo families love 'small yellow croaker with pickled greens' — tangy and appetizing.
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