Guangyun (Guangyun) and Jiyun (Jiyun) record that the pronunciation is "hu ba qie," which sounds the same as "hua." The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhaijing) states: "Water flows into Ji Ze, and the water is full of hu fish, which are shaped like snakes and have four legs."
Also, the Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhaijing) records: "On Mount Qiu Ru, the Hua River flows west, emptying into the Zhu Pi River. The water is full of hua fish, which are shaped like eels, have red backs, and their cries sound like the wu tree. Eating them can cure warts." The Commentary (Zhu) states: "The sound is like people supporting and resisting each other."
Furthermore, the Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhaijing) records: "Tong water is full of hu fish, which are shaped like fish but have bird's wings. They emit light when entering and exiting the water, and their cries sound like mandarin ducks." Guo Pu's "Ode to the River" (Jiang Fu) mentions "hu, piao, you."
Note: The three types of fish in the Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhaijing) have the same pronunciation but are different species.
Also, Jiyun (Jiyun) records that the pronunciation is "gu hu qie," which sounds the same as "gu." The meaning is the same.