Arapaima vs Roter Trommler
Arapaima gigas verglichen mit Sciaenops ocellatus
Taxonomy & Classification
| Eigenschaft | Arapaima | Roter Trommler |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Arapaima gigas | Sciaenops ocellatus |
| Ordnung | Osteoglossiformes | Perciformes |
| Familie | Arapaimidae | Sciaenidae |
| Conservation Status | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Eigenschaft | Arapaima | Roter Trommler |
|---|---|---|
| Maximale Länge | 450,0 cm | 155,0 cm |
| Maximales Gewicht | 200,0 kg | 45,0 kg |
| Färbung | Dark olive-gray to grayish-black back with large scales that become vivid red-orange with black borders on the posterior flanks; belly pale cream; caudal fin reddish and rounded. | Coppery-bronze to reddish-orange flanks with a characteristic black eyespot at the upper tail base; back is darker bronze-olive; belly pale to silvery; fins match body tone with dusky margins. |
Habitat & Environment
| Eigenschaft | Arapaima | Roter Trommler |
|---|---|---|
| Wassertyp | Freshwater | Freshwater & Saltwater |
| Tiefenbereich | — | 10-?m |
| Verbreitungsgebiet | Restricted to the Amazon River basin in Brazil, Peru, Guyana, and Bolivia. Inhabits flooded várzea lakes, oxbows, and large river channels; surfaces frequently to breathe … | Western North Atlantic from Massachusetts south through the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Adults favor open nearshore reefs and coastal surf zones while juveniles inhabit … |
| Lebensraum | Floodplain lakes (várzea) and large river channels of the Amazon basin. Slow-moving, shallow, warm freshwater (26-30°C). An obligate air-breather; rises to surface to gulp air. … | Estuaries |
Angelinformationen
| Eigenschaft | Arapaima | Roter Trommler |
|---|---|---|
| Sportfisch | Ja | Ja |
| Kampfbewertung | 10/10 | 7/10 |
| Weltrekord | — | — |
| Quecksilbergehalt | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Arapaima
Large, firm white fillets with a mild, clean flavor and low fat; historically a staple protein in Amazonian communities. Often salted and dried; sustainable harvest is tightly regulated.
Roter Trommler
Firm, white flesh with a mild, sweet flavor and moderate fat; smaller fish (under 27 inches) are the best table size. Famous as 'blackened redfish' — a Louisiana Cajun culinary classic.
Species Overview
Arapaima
The arapaima is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, reaching up to 4.5 meters. An obligate air-breather, it must surface every 10-20 minutes to gulp air. Its tongue is bony and used to crush prey against the roof of its mouth.
Roter Trommler
The red drum, or redfish, is an iconic inshore game fish of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Identified by the distinctive black spot at the base of its tail, it feeds by tipping head-down in shallow water, exposing its copper-colored tail.