The bream is mainly found in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China in medium-sized lakes. It is fast-growing, adaptable, and has a wide range of food habits. It is one of the main freshwater fish in China because of its tender meat and delicious flavor. Each hundred grams contains 21.0 mg of protein, 6.9-8.0 g of fat, 92 kcal, 120 mg of calcium, 165 mg of phosphorus, 1.1 mg of iron.