武昌鱼史考

The Examination of the History of Wuchang Fish

武昌鱼有一千七百余年的历史,并被历代的文人墨客吟咏,形成了独特的武昌鱼文化。但对武昌鱼的争论有二:一是武昌鱼是何种鱼?二是武昌鱼的产地。该文从历史、地理、文化、水产的角度考证,辨析了一些疑点,澄清了武昌鱼的本来面目。

Wuchang Fish enjoys a history of more. than 1700 years, and has been chanted by poets and literature men through the ages. The unique Wuchang Fish culture thus came into being. There are two debates about Wuchang Fish： 1.What kind of fish is it？ 2.Where is its place of origin？ This paper analyzes some doubtful points from the angles of history, geology, culture and aquatic production, restores the true features of Wuchang Fish.