The shape of small yellow croaker is similar to that of large yellow croaker. They are both seawater fish, but they are two different fish. Small yellow croaker is also called plum fish or plum fish. Currently, large yellow croaker resources are in short supply, and those on the market are generally artificially cultured species, rarely wild ones. The small yellow croaker is a natural wild fish with a delicious taste. The small yellow croaker can be braised, steamed, stewed, fried, noodled, and the meat can also be used to make balls or soup. It has a wide range of uses. In order to pursue beautiful color and pretend to be fresh, small yellow croakers in the market are often dyed (yellow) by fishmongers. The fish body will look much more beautiful after dyeing, but the dye is harmful to human health, so be careful when purchasing.