Spider fish maw is famous for its excellent therapeutic effect, significantly effective for treating bronchitis, cough, asthma, and other respiratory diseases. In addition, it has multiple functions including nourishing yin and kidney, nourishing the stomach and lungs, benefiting essence and the spleen, and replenishing blood and regulating qi. It is not only a precious material in traditional Chinese medicine but also ideal for beauty, wellness, and physical strengthening. Spider fish maw can enhance human immunity, prevent poor appetite in children, and even play a positive role in treating diseases such as tuberculosis.
According to folk examples, for situations such as pulmonary hemorrhage and gastric bleeding, consuming spider fish maw has a good hemostatic effect and can help the body recover.
The small-scaled Boesemania microlepis, Boesemania microlepis (Bleeker, 1858), is a species of fish in the Boesemania genus of the Stonefish family.
The small-scaled Boesemania microlepis is a relatively small-sized but highly valuable fish. They have a delicate body, can grow up to 100 cm in length, and weigh up to 18 catty. This small fish mainly inhabits brackish water areas at estuaries and prefers to feed on hard-shelled small shrimp and crabs. The small-scaled Boesemania microlepis is migratory, capable of living in different water habitats, commonly found in Asian regions, such as Thailand's Mekong River, Chao Phraya River, and Bang Pakong River.
Due to its delicious meat and tender texture, it is a nutritionally rich fish, especially its swim bladder, which has very high edible nutritional value. However, due to excessive fishing, this fish is now in a near-threatened state. Wild varieties have become rare, spider fish maw available in the market are gradually decreasing in size and quantity.
Only some collectors still have a few purely wild spider fish maws, truly a case of eating one fewer with each consumed. As a result, the price of spider fish maw has continuously risen, and many buying collectors only hoard stocks.
Spider fish maw has a unique appearance. Its unopen swim bladder, cylindrical section resembles a hammer (T-shape), the belly bulges like "bubo", the head sides protrude and are round, with 2 to 6 short "little whiskers" of different lengths. Overall appearance is spider-like, hence the name "spider fish maw".
Because the head of spider fish maw has 'small whiskers,' and Chaoshan people highly praise the fish maw of golden threadfin bream, which also has whiskers, spider fish maw is therefore also called 'little gold coin.'
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Fish maw buyback Q&A
Q: What factors mainly affect fish maw buyback price?
A: The main factors affecting the price include five aspects: variety ranking (from highest to lowest: Golden Coin croaker, Spider, White Flower, general gel), aging years, individual weight and size, appearance quality, and storage environment. Among these, variety and aging years are the core pricing basis.
Q: How is fish maw weight measured?
A: In the industry, "tael" is used as the unit, 1 tael = 37.5 grams. Buyback calculations are done on-site with government-calibrated electronic scales. A large piece of wild fish maw usually weighs 2–5 taels, and extra-large treasures can reach over 10 taels.
Q: There is a layer of white substance on the surface of fish maw, is it spoiled?
Answer: Not necessarily. Aged fish maw will naturally develop a gelatinous or salt-like coating on the surface, which is a normal aging phenomenon and does not affect its value. However, if you see green or black spots, or powdery insect droppings, that indicates mold or insect damage, and you should contact an expert for assessment as soon as possible.
Question: Is fish maw still valuable if it is broken or fragmented?
Answer: Yes. Whole pieces are more valuable, but broken pieces still have a buyback price, calculated by weight. The unit price of broken pieces is usually 60–75% of that of a whole piece, which is still significant.
Question: How can I get an accurate quotation?
Answer: Send photos of the front, back, and sides of the fish maw to WhatsApp 69035182, with a one-dollar coin for reference. A preliminary appraisal will be given within 30 minutes.
How to judge the condition of fish maw?
Before selling fish maw, you can first take photos of the front, back, sides, and packaging information, and send them via WhatsApp so the master can preliminarily check the type and condition.
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If the goods are well-preserved, further authentication and cash settlement can be arranged according to market conditions.
