Gemeine Goldmakrele vs Smallmouth Bass
Coryphaena hippurus verglichen mit Micropterus dolomieu
Taxonomy & Classification
| Eigenschaft | Gemeine Goldmakrele | Smallmouth Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Coryphaena hippurus | Micropterus dolomieu |
| Ordnung | Carangiformes | Centrarchiformes |
| Familie | Coryphaenidae | Centrarchidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Eigenschaft | Gemeine Goldmakrele | Smallmouth Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Maximale Länge | 210,0 cm | 69,0 cm |
| Maximales Gewicht | 40,0 kg | 5,4 kg |
| Färbung | Dazzling iridescent blue-green and gold flanks; males have a blunt squared-off head; flanks flicker golden-yellow to electric blue when alive, fading to dull gray-green at death. | Bronze-green to golden-brown body with 13–15 irregular dark brown vertical bars or blotches on the flanks; red-orange eyes; belly pale cream; dark brown radiating lines from eye to snout. |
Habitat & Environment
| Eigenschaft | Gemeine Goldmakrele | Smallmouth Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Wassertyp | Saltwater | Freshwater |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-85m | 1-7m |
| Verbreitungsgebiet | Worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceanic waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Highly pelagic; gathers around floating sargassum mats, current lines, and thermocline … | Native to the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes drainage south through the Ohio River system and upper Mississippi basin. Prefers clear, cool, rocky streams … |
| Lebensraum | Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs | Clear, cool rivers and streams of eastern North America from the Great Lakes to Tennessee. Prefers rocky and gravelly substrate in moderate to fast current. … |
Angelinformationen
| Eigenschaft | Gemeine Goldmakrele | Smallmouth Bass |
|---|---|---|
| Sportfisch | Ja | Ja |
| Kampfbewertung | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Weltrekord | — | — |
| Quecksilbergehalt | — | — |
Cuisine & Edibility
Gemeine Goldmakrele
Firm, slightly sweet flesh with large, moist flakes and low fat. Excellent grilled, blackened Cajun-style, or in tacos; one of the most popular sport fish for the table.
Smallmouth Bass
Clean, white, mildly flavored flesh with low fat; considered slightly firmer and more flavorful than largemouth bass. Excellent pan-fried or baked; a respected table fish in the Great Lakes region.
Species Overview
Gemeine Goldmakrele
The mahi-mahi, also known as dorado or dolphinfish, is among the most colorful pelagic fish in the ocean. Its iridescent blue, green, and gold body fades rapidly after death. It is a fast-growing species, rarely living beyond five years.
Smallmouth Bass
The smallmouth bass is widely considered the best-fighting freshwater fish pound-for-pound. Found in clear, rocky streams and lakes, it is more athletic and acrobatic than its larger cousin, the largemouth bass.
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