Pez rojo vs Perca atruchada

Carassius auratus comparado con Micropterus salmoides

Taxonomy & Classification

Atributo	Pez rojo	Perca atruchada
Nombre Científico	Carassius auratus	Micropterus salmoides
Orden	Cypriniformes	Centrarchiformes
Familia	Cyprinidae	Centrarchidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atributo	Pez rojo	Perca atruchada
Longitud Máxima	45,0 cm	97,0 cm
Peso Máximo	2,0 kg	10,1 kg
Color	Brilliant orange to deep golden-yellow body with a metallic sheen across all scales; domesticated forms range from white, yellow, and red to black and calico bicolor combinations.	Olive-green to dark green back fading to pale yellowish-white belly, with a bold dark lateral band of mottled blotches running from gill to tail.

Habitat & Environment

Atributo	Pez rojo	Perca atruchada
Tipo de Agua	Brackish	Freshwater
Rango de Profundidad	0-20m	0-6m
Distribución Geográfica	Originates from rivers and lakes of eastern China and possibly Korea; domesticated for over 1,000 years. Wild relatives inhabit slow rivers, ponds, and slightly brackish …	Native to eastern North America from the Great Lakes south through the Mississippi River basin to the Gulf states and Florida. Introduced widely across Europe, …
Hábitat	Ponds, lakes, slow rivers across East Asia; introduced worldwide. Tolerates wide temperature range (10-30°C) and turbid water. Prefers shallow, vegetated areas with soft substrates. Domestic …	Estuaries

Aquarium Suitability

Atributo	Pez rojo	Perca atruchada
Tamaño Mínimo del Acuario	150 L	—
Temperatura	10-24	—
Rango de pH	6.0-8.0	—
Nivel de Cuidado	Easy	—
Temperamento	Peaceful	—

Información de Pesca

Atributo	Pez rojo	Perca atruchada
Pez de Pesca Deportiva	Sí	Sí
Clasificación de Pelea	—	7/10
Récord Mundial	—	—
Nivel de Mercurio	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Pez rojo

Not consumed — a classic ornamental aquarium and pond fish; its vivid color and hardy nature make it one of the world's most popular decorative species.

Perca atruchada

Firm white flesh with a mild, clean flavor; low fat content. Popular pan-fried, baked, or grilled; widely regarded as one of North America's finest freshwater table fish.

Species Overview

Pez rojo

The goldfish was one of the first fish to be domesticated, with selective breeding in China dating back over 1,000 years. Despite common misconceptions, goldfish can live 10-15 years with proper care and require far more space than a small bowl.

Perca atruchada

The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish in North America. Known for explosive topwater strikes and powerful runs, it inhabits warm lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers with abundant cover.