Discus vs Lampuga

Symphysodon discus comparado con Coryphaena hippurus

Taxonomy & Classification

Atributo	Discus	Lampuga
Nombre Científico	Symphysodon discus	Coryphaena hippurus
Orden	Cichliformes	Carangiformes
Familia	Cichlidae	Coryphaenidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Atributo	Discus	Lampuga
Longitud Máxima	20,0 cm	210,0 cm
Peso Máximo	0,25 kg	40,0 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.	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.

Habitat & Environment

Atributo	Discus	Lampuga
Tipo de Agua	Freshwater	Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad	—	0-85m
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 …	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 …
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. …	Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs

Aquarium Suitability

Atributo	Discus	Lampuga
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	Lampuga
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.

Lampuga

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.

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.

Lampuga

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.