Discus vs Perca atruchada

Symphysodon discus comparado con Micropterus salmoides

Taxonomy & Classification

Atributo	Discus	Perca atruchada
Nombre Científico	Symphysodon discus	Micropterus salmoides
Orden	Cichliformes	Centrarchiformes
Familia	Cichlidae	Centrarchidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atributo	Discus	Perca atruchada
Longitud Máxima	20,0 cm	97,0 cm
Peso Máximo	0,25 kg	10,1 kg
Color	Deep-bodied disc shape with vibrant turquoise-blue wavy horizontal lines over a reddish-brown to orange-brown base; fins edged in vivid blue with red striping; wild forms show 9 dark vertical bars.	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	Discus	Perca atruchada
Tipo de Agua	Freshwater	Freshwater
Rango de Profundidad	—	0-6m
Distribución Geográfica	Restricted to the central Amazon River basin in Brazil, particularly around the confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões. Prefers warm, soft, highly acidic …	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	Warm, blackwater rivers of the Amazon basin, particularly the Rio Negro and tributaries. Prefers soft, acidic water (pH 4.5-6.5, 26-31°C) with driftwood and minimal current. …	Estuaries

Aquarium Suitability

Atributo	Discus	Perca atruchada
Tamaño Mínimo del Acuario	250 L	—
Temperatura	26-30	—
Rango de pH	5.0-7.0	—
Nivel de Cuidado	Difficult	—
Temperamento	Peaceful	—

Información de Pesca

Atributo	Discus	Perca atruchada
Pez de Pesca Deportiva	No	Sí
Clasificación de Pelea	—	7/10
Récord Mundial	—	—
Nivel de Mercurio	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Discus

Not consumed — a prized ornamental aquarium fish known as the 'king of the aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and brilliant colors.

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

Discus

The discus is often called the 'King of the Aquarium' for its disc-shaped body and stunning color patterns. Native to the Amazon floodplains, it requires warm, soft, acidic water and feeds its fry with a mucus secretion from its skin.

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.