Gemeine Goldmakrele vs Wels Catfish

Coryphaena hippurus verglichen mit Silurus glanis

Taxonomy & Classification

Eigenschaft	Gemeine Goldmakrele	Wels Catfish
Wissenschaftlicher Name	Coryphaena hippurus	Silurus glanis
Ordnung	Carangiformes	Siluriformes
Familie	Coryphaenidae	Ictaluridae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Eigenschaft	Gemeine Goldmakrele	Wels Catfish
Maximale Länge	210,0 cm	500,0 cm
Maximales Gewicht	40,0 kg	300,0 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.	Dark olive-green to slate-gray back with irregular mottled marbling of darker blotches; flanks grade to olive-yellow; scaleless smooth skin; belly pale cream to yellowish-white; head broad and flat.

Habitat & Environment

Eigenschaft	Gemeine Goldmakrele	Wels Catfish
Wassertyp	Saltwater	Brackish
Tiefenbereich	0-85m	0-30m
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 large river systems and lakes of central and eastern Europe from the Rhine basin east to the Caspian and Aral sea drainages. Introduced …
Lebensraum	Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs	Large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs across Europe and Asia (Volga, Danube, Rhine, Ob). Inhabits deep, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Tolerates turbid water (15-25°C). Highly …

Angelinformationen

Eigenschaft	Gemeine Goldmakrele	Wels Catfish
Sportfisch	Ja	Ja
Kampfbewertung	7/10	9/10
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.

Wels Catfish

Fatty, soft flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavor; quality improves from cold, clean water fish. Popular in Central European cuisines — commonly smoked, fried, or braised with vegetables.

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.

Wels Catfish

The wels catfish is the largest freshwater fish in Europe, capable of exceeding 5 meters. Found in large rivers and lakes across the continent, it has been documented beaching itself to catch pigeons. It can live over 80 years.